We are looking for a proactive and driven Project Planner to join our team at Silverstone, supporting the delivery of exciting, technically challenging projects in a high-performance motorsport environment.

Working closely with Project Managers, Design, Manufacturing, Operations and Production Planning teams, you will play a key role in developing, managing and maintaining project plans that drive delivery, highlight potential challenges and keep the business on track. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, challenging the status quo and making a real difference in a demanding, performance-led environment.

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining detailed project timing plans, ensuring activities are logically sequenced and key milestones and gateways are clearly defined.
Working collaboratively with Design, Manufacturing and Operations teams to establish realistic project delivery schedules.
Monitoring project progress, identifying deviations from plan and communicating their impact and criticality to relevant stakeholders.
Identifying project risks and opportunities, ensuring these are appropriately assessed, managed and reported.
Developing resource and capacity planning tools to forecast demand across different business functions.
Producing clear and accurate project status reports to provide visibility of project health and progress.
Proactively managing project schedules, identifying opportunities to improve delivery and overall project performance.
Attending and contributing to project meetings, ensuring actions and milestones remain on track.
Supporting the development and continuous improvement of planning tools, reporting systems and business processes.
Promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience within automotive, aerospace, motorsport, precision engineering or manufacturing, including supply chain environments.
A good understanding of project management principles, ideally supported by a PRINCE2, APM PMQ or similar qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
An understanding of manufacturing processes, such as metallic machining, additive manufacturing, composites and complex assemblies.
Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
The ability to identify potential risks, challenge existing processes and drive improvements.
Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
The ability to remain calm, focused and decisive under pressure while working to challenging deadlines.
A flexible, proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits

Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.

As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.

You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.