Electus Recruitment Solutions
Project Planner - Defence

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About the Role
You will shape how complex defence programmes are planned and controlled while building long-term programme credibility. This role gives you visibility, progression and ownership within regulated delivery environments.
Must-have eligibility
- Sole British nationality with birth in the UK.
- Defence programme experience within regulated environments.
- Strong planning and scheduling capability using Primavera P6 or similar.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Rewards
£50,000 to £70,000 plus car allowance.
What you will work on
- Building and maintaining integrated schedules across major defence programmes.
- Analysing critical paths, progress and forecast positions to inform delivery decisions.
- Supporting programme planning across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
- Integrating schedule insight with cost and risk information.
Skills and experience
- Background in project planning or project controls.
- Practical use of Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.
- Experience within defence environment is essential.
- Clear communication of planning insight to senior and technical audiences.


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Benefits and flexibility
- Car allowance.
- Permanent health insurance.
- Private medical insurance.
Location
Many locations available throughout UK. Hybrid working with travel to clients expected.
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