Our client, a prominent organisation in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Project Planner for a contract position in Brighton. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to undergo basic security checks ahead of starting.This role involves working on-site three days a week, focusing on schedule creation and analysis to support assigned programmes or projects.6-month initial contract.Market rates, outside IR35Overall Job Purpose and Scope: As a key member of the Programme function, you will be responsible for creating and analysing schedules for major projects and programmes. This involves integrating schedules and plans across various company functional groups, including finance, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality. Your role will include tracking plans and schedules, performing schedule risk analysis, resolving critical path and network logic conflicts, and managing resource allocation. Proficiency in Microsoft Project is essential.Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:Creating and maintaining all required schedules and MS Project Plans, including capturing and reporting resource demandsResponsibilities:Analysis and reporting of project performance with regards schedule and cost vs estimatePlanning and forecasting resources and materials to underpin financial budgeting and forecastingManaging project schedules in MS ProjectConsolidating resource demand and reporting on resource supply and demand for the Integrated Bu