Lead Planning & Scheduling Practitioner 📍 Warton (Preston) | Hybrid (2–3 days onsite) 📅 12-Month Contract | 💷 Inside IR35Hourly rate: £45.65 via PAYE or £61.57 via umbrella (Inside IR35) 🔐 BPSS & SC Clearance (in progress) We're hiring a Lead Planner/Scheduler to support major infrastructure programmes at BAE Systems. Key Responsibilities Lead and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Develop construction schedules across multiple projects Deliver monthly reporting & performance analysis Support Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) Work closely with stakeholders across project teams Mentor junior planners Requirements Strong planning & scheduling experience (Primavera, Asta, or similar) Knowledge of project controls & risk analysis Experience in infrastructure, construction, or manufacturing environments Strong stakeholder engagement & reporting skills 💡 Defence or regulated environment experience is a plus.JBRP1_UKTJ