Overview

Job Title: Lead Planning Professional

Company: BAE Systems

Location: Barrow – Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available; please speak to your recruiter about options.

Salary: £45,628+, dependent on skills and experience

Closing Date: 16th September 2025

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performing advanced project reporting & scheduling
• Undertaking advanced problem solving and scenario development
• Adhering to business processes and procedures to support work scopes and Programme targets
• Consolidating information from multiple sources to support Programme objectives
• Leading a small team of professionals to develop and mature Programme and Delivery schedules

Essential

• Experience in Primavera P6 and SAP
• Submarines Build and/or Test & Commissioning knowledge

Desirable

• APM qualification
• Relevant degree level qualification
• Previous leadership experience / coaching

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

About the Team

The Build, Test And Commissioning Planning Team – SSNA Programme. In this role you will help develop Programme schedules adhering to best planning practice and support your personal development at BAE Systems.

Relocation

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessments, speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles require security and export control checks. Applicants should meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard at a minimum; higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required and can necessitate long residence in the UK for the vetting process.

Eligibility and Compliance

All applicants should be aware of regulatory and security requirements related to the role and are encouraged to apply early as the vacancy may close before the stated date if sufficient applications are received. We reserve the right to close early.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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