Do you have Propulsion Facility Projects Lead Planner experience, and are you seeking a new job in Coventry? Jonathan Lee Recruitment is looking for a Propulsion Facility Projects Lead Planner, and the role comes with a contract rate of £33.00 per hour. THis role is inside IR35 and until 31.3.25. This role requires being on site in Gaydon 3 times a week, possibly more depending on project needs. Projects include site development, buildings construction, equipment design and integration. The Lead Planner role is a key management, expertise and stakeholder relationship role within the team; the successful candidate will work alongside our team of delivery Project Managers and construction / technology vendors and will be responsible for developing, integrating and managing project and programme/portfolio schedules across the full project lifecycle. This is to ensure planning excellence, schedule adherence, risk and change management are applied consistently across the projects. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Advanced level user of key planning and scheduling software, including Microsoft Project Working knowledge of gateway delivery processes to aid project lifecycle planning (e.g. RIBA). Proven planning experience in Construction / Technology sector Project and Programme delivery experience Experience of having planned and (supported) delivered projects from conception through to handover and completion. Able to escalate critical enablers, key milestones and dependencies to PMs and leadership team Skilled in the 'ground-up' design, gathering, interpretation, integration and critique of multiple, concurrent plans and activities within a project and/or programme. Able to determine critical path, dependency logic and make recommendations to/consult with stakeholders to ensure effective delivery. Experience with tailoring schedules and their visualisation for differing audiences and purposes, whilst maintaining accuracy of data Experienced in working with multiple external vendors, with the ability to challenge and assist in the optimisation of their inputs Compilation of management level reports and KPIs to support reviews Demonstrable experience of change management Must be a self-starter, able to operate both collaboratively and independently to deliver role to best effect Ability to coach and support the wider team Able to champion lessons learnt and embed into future project planning Will be required to work at both a strategic and operational planning level Preferred: Use of diverse project planning toolsets, e.g. Primavera P6, Wrike, Planview Familiar with Agile delivery methodologies and tools, e.g. Jira Development and/or implementation of milestone processes / tracking Education Relevant Degree qualified or equivalent experience, preferred in Construction or Technology sector Project Management qualification, e.g. PRINCE2, APM Experience of having planned and supported projects from conception through to handover and completion To apply for this position please send your CV to  Unfortunately we cannot progress candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included