Job Description - Senior PlannerLocation: Dover, Kent on-site role Inside IR35Purpose of the Role The Senior Planner will support the client in the delivery of its portfolio of projects under the Planning Framework (Apply online only . Working within the NEC4 Framework environment, the role is responsible for the development, management, and assurance of project and programme schedules, ensuring alignment with the client''s governance, controls, and reporting processes. The postholder will provide hands-on support to project teams and help embed consistent planning standards, tools, and methodologies across the portfolio, ensuring compliance with NEC4 requirements and best practice planning principles. Key Responsibilities - Schedule Development and Management o Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules within Primavera P6 or equivalent tools. o Ensure logical sequencing, accurate durations, and critical path visibility across all work packages. o Maintain baseline schedules and manage updates in alignment with NEC4 clause requirements. - Framework Planning Governance o Support implementation of planning standards, templates, and coding structures (WBS/CBS alignment). o Ensure that schedule data supports the Client reporting, cost, and risk management systems. o Assist in the establishment and continuous improvement of schedule assurance processes. - Progress Measurement and Reporting o Track and report progress against baselines, highlighting variances and pr