Project Planner

Project Planner

JOB DESCRIPTION

About NORCO:
NORCO Composites & GRP is a leading manufacturer of large composite structures and GRP mouldings. With six
sites located in Holton Heath and Winfrith, NORCO provide a complete composites manufacturing service from
design & engineering to parts manufacturing and final assembly. Their customers include top names such as BAE,
Rolls Royce, Airbus, Sunseeker, and Siemens.

NORCO’s mission is to continue to grow our portfolio of clients with a focus on sectors such as Marine Defence,
Aerospace, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. We strive to be at the forefront of the composites manufacturing
industry, using the latest technologies and techniques to manufacture high-quality and sustainable products for
our customers.

Operating since 1985, we have built a strong team culture that promotes growth, development, and innovation.
We value our employees by offering financial recognition within a strong and growing business.

The Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Planner, able to operate in a dynamic and fast changing
environment, to support the successful delivery of projects from initiation through completion. The ideal candidate
will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules, ensuring alignment with
objectives, resources, and timelines, helping us stay on track, anticipate risks early and make confident, data?driven
decisions. They will support the project manager to coordinate engineering & manufacturing teams, ensuring our
schedules are robust, realistic, and aligned to delivering exciting projects within the aerospace and defence sector.

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using appropriate planning tools
- Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and team members to define project scope and timelines
- Monitor project progress and identify potential delays or risks
- Produce regular reports on project status, milestones, and performance metrics
- Support resource planning and allocation to ensure optimal efficiency
- Collate and present KPI’s from various departments

Key competencies:
- Time management and prioritisation
- Risk awareness and mitigation
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility

Requirements:
- Sole UK National
- Able to pass National Security Vetting checks
- Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, or coordination
- High Level of Proficiency with MS Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Desirable: Proficiency with project management software (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools)

Candidates are advised that this role will require you to complete and pass Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) checks
and where applicable further National Security Vetting checks (NSV). Successful Candidates will be advised of the
security vetting requirements subject to any job offer under conditions.