Senior Planner - Aviation

Cooper Moss Rutland

🌟Position: 135CMR - Planner 🌟 📍 Location: 3 Days on site (Tue/Wed/Thur) / 2 days hybrid 💼 Type: Full-time 📅 Start Date: Immediate 💰 Salary: Competitive We are currently seeking a motivated Planner to join our dynamic award winning team. The Planner will support the planning function across a variety of large-scale projects, typically up to £20m in value, assisting with the development and maintenance of project schedules. Reporting into a Senior Planner, the Planner will contribute to schedule development, monitoring, and reporting activities while gaining exposure to complex project environments. Responsibilities include supporting schedule maintenance, monitoring progress, and assisting with recovery plan development where required. Additionally, the Planner will support technical planning activities including Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure, and Resource Loading. About us: CMR is an award winning project controls consultancy that is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. Our approach and culture have been recognised globally, with CMR named Global Project Controls Small Business of the Year 2025 (Project Controls Expo UK Awards) and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in 2026 (Great Place to Work) Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry. Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention. 🔹 What’s in it for you? • At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before. • If you demonstrate the capability, our merit-based system will enable you to develop fast. • We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas. • Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference. • We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough. 🔹 You'll Develop and maintain delivery schedules with clear milestones, coordinating work sequences with the wider project plan. Assist with schedule monitoring, identify critical activities, and support updating and maintaining project schedules. Support the review and analysis of contractor schedules and provide recommendations to the project team. Assist with evaluating quantities, job hours, and schedule logic; helping prepare progress and performance reports. Support contract programme assessment, compensation events, and delay analysis where required. 🔹 We’re looking for: Essential 2–3 years’ experience working as a Planner, ideally on projects over £5m, with proficiency in Primavera (P6) and MS Excel. Experience supporting planning activities on infrastructure or large-scale construction projects. Understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction processes, and NEC contracts. Strong communication skills, personal resilience, and ability to operate within ambiguity. 🔹 At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that share our values and ambitions. We’re proud that 96% of our team say CMR is a “Great Place to Work” a reflection of our supportive culture, focus on people, and drive to do things differently. • 👉 Learn more here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/ 📍 Requirements and Location: • Full right to work in the UK • 3 Days on site (Tue/Wed/Thur) / 2 days hybrid 📦 Salary & Benefits • 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) • Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician) • Life Assurance (x4 Salary) • Pension: employers' contribution of 4% • Company and personal performance-based bonus • Salary Sacrifice Scheme • Long Service Leave • Training and professional development • Regular social events • Perkbox – employee experience platform ➡️ Next Steps To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you! CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.

Vertical Aerospace

Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2029 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. The Team This brand-new role reports to the Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer and will shape and implement Vertical’s aftermarket commercial infrastructure. The Aftermarkets function will be built and prepare to support global customer operations following aircraft certification in 2028 and the planned scale-up of deliveries from 2029. With a strong global orderbook, close partnerships with leading operators, and support from top-tier suppliers, the team is focused on building innovative, scalable solutions to meet the unique opportunities and challenges of a new aircraft programme entering service. What to Expect This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of electric aviation by building the aftermarket function from the ground up. You’ll lead the development of support models, services, and partnerships that will ensure the Valo enters service smoothly and delivers an outstanding experience for our global customers. Collaborating closely with Engineering, Operations, Digital, Supply Chain and our customers, you’ll combine deep aerospace experience with fresh thinking to solve new challenges in innovative ways. You’ll have the freedom to move fast, bring bold ideas to life, and create a service culture that’s ready for the next era of aviation. What You’ll Do * Define and implement the aftermarket strategy and roadmap to support global customer operations and deliver a world-class in-service offering * Embed aftermarket thinking into every stage of the Valo programme to ensure a smooth entry into service with outstanding safety, reliability, and life cycle performance * Lead readiness across all aftermarket service areas including: * Aircraft MRO – tech publications, electronic logbooks, maintenance partnerships, training, battery overhaul, logistics, and spares * Support services – customer support reps, service engineering, contract and spares management * Operations – pilot and ground crew training (with CAE), fleet operations, and Vertical’s operations centre * Aircraft upgrades – develop battery and system upgrade offerings * Digital services – define customer and service requirements to guide software development for efficient cloud-connected operations * Build and lead strategic aftermarket partnerships to extend capabilities, ensure cost-effective solutions, and maintain focus on Vertical’s core strengths * Use Vertical’s flight test and certification campaigns to validate aftermarket processes and technologies ahead of service entry * Create and run a dedicated customer airline office to capture real-time feedback during the test phase * Recruit, grow and lead a high-performing team that delivers value for our customers, partners and shareholders What You’ll Bring * An engineering degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering * Currently operating in a senior aerospace aftermarket or commercial operations, or in-service support leadership role * Strong experience of developing and executing complex product (aircraft or engine, motors)/global aerospace aftermarket services strategies * Full breadth of aftermarket services knowledge and capabilities * Track record of recruiting, building and developing high-performing aftermarket care teams. * Proven experience leading commercial aircraft operations and working directly with customers in high-stakes environments at C-suite level. * Strong knowledge of airworthiness and regulatory standards (EASA, CAA, FAA) and how they apply to in-service support * Experience delivering or supporting entry-into-service programmes for commercial aircraft * Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and/or MBA or equivalent commercial training * A digital-first mindset with a passion for modernising fleet support and applying new technologies * Experience working internationally or supporting diverse global customers What can you expect from us? We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career. Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.  Our benefits Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials. * 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday * 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell) * 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership * Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits * Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand) * Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance * Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee * Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it * Breakfast on us, every day We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility. Disclaimer Statement We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.

Vertical Aerospace

Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2029 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect The Head of Flight Test (HoFT) is the technical and organisational leader of the Flight Test function at Vertical Aerospace. Reporting to the VP Prototype Programmes and Flight Test , the HoFT is accountable for all matters relating to flight test activity except pilotage. The HoFT and the Chief Test Pilot are jointly responsible for the safe execution of flight test operations as described in the Flight Test Operations Manual (FTOM) This is a senior, regulator-visible leadership role responsible for ensuring that all flight test activity is: * Technically sound * Properly governed * Safely conducted * Within Permit to Fly conditions * Aligned with certification and programme objectives The Head of Flight Test defines the strategy, structure and technical integrity of flight testing, delegating day-to-day sortie execution to Test Directors, Lead Flight Test Engineers and Test Pilots. What You’ll Do Flight Test Strategy & Programme Leadership * Define and own the overall flight test strategy across all aircraft programmes. * Establish envelope expansion philosophy and incremental build-up methodology. * Align test objectives with aircraft maturity, system readiness and safety case status. * Approve programme-level test plans and major phase transitions (e.g. First Flight, envelope expansion, certification phases). * Ensure traceability from certification requirements through to test plans, flight execution and reporting. * Ensure flight test outputs are robust, defensible and suitable for certification substantiation. Governance, Safety & Risk Ownership * Ensure hazards are identified, assessed, mitigated and accepted at the correct organisational level. * Oversee Test Readiness Reviews and major flight test authorisations. * Ensure ALARP justification for medium and high-risk activities. * Act as technical arbiter for non-real-time disputes relating to flight test conduct or progression. * Escalate safety matters to the Head of Design Organisation and executive leadership as required. * Promote and maintain a strong just safety culture within the flight test team. Operational Oversight * Plan and maintain long-term flight test capability, staffing and facilities. * Ensure adequate telemetry, instrumentation, analysis and support infrastructure. * Approve Flight Test Orders jointly with the Chief Test Pilot (or via delegated authority). * Oversee sortie-level planning through Lead Flight Test Engineers and Test Directors. * Ensure emergency response readiness for all test locations. * Coordinate post-mission data reviews and anomaly resolution. Regulatory & Airworthiness Interface * Ensure flight test activity remains within DOA Scope of Approval. * Liaise with the Head of Airworthiness on Permit to Fly conditions and limitations. * Ensure harmonisation between Flight Test and Airworthiness procedures. * Represent the flight test function in regulatory engagements, audits and reviews. * Ensure compliance with Part 21 Subpart J and relevant UK CAA guidance. Data & Technical Integrity * Own the integrity of the flight test data lifecycle. * Ensure configuration control, traceability and data quality standards. * Ensure flight test results are correctly interpreted and not over-claimed. * Ensure results are usable for certification compliance demonstration. People & Organisational Leadership * Lead and develop the Flight Test Engineering organisation. * Establish qualification and training requirements for non-pilot crew. * Authorise Lead Flight Test Engineers and propose Test Director designations. * Review and document competence of contracted flight test personnel. * Develop succession planning within the flight test team. * Foster disciplined briefings, adherence to knock-off criteria and clear authority boundaries. Key Deliverables and Objectives: The Head of Flight Test will be accountable for: * Safely delivering the agreed flight test programme across all active and future aircraft, including envelope expansion and certification test activity. * Achieving planned flight test tempo and milestone progression in support of certification and aircraft maturity targets. * Maintaining an exemplary safety record and robust flight test risk management framework. * Establishing a high-performing, scalable Flight Test organisation with clear ownership of test planning, execution, and data traceability. * Ensuring strong regulatory alignment and delivery of compliant flight test evidence to support certification. What You’ll Bring Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Science or related discipline. * Graduate of a recognised Test Pilot School (1-year Experimental / Category 1 course – fixed or rotary wing),or exceptionally, equivalent experimental flight test experience. Experience Essential: * Extensive experimental and/or developmental flight test experience. * Strong Experience leading multidisciplinary flight test teams. * Experience in envelope expansion programmes. * Strong understanding of flight test risk management and safety case integration. * Experience operating under Permit to Fly conditions. * Experience within a regulated Design Organisation (Part 21 environment or equivalent). Desirable: * Graduate of a long-course flight test engineering course from a major test pilot school * Experience with novel aircraft configurations (e.g., tilt-rotor, powered-lift, distributed propulsion, fly-by-wire eVTOL) desirable. * Experience supporting certification flight test program * Experience engaging with aviation regulators. * Telemetry and flight test instrumentation oversight experience. What can you expect from us? We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career. Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.  Our benefits Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials. * 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday * 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell) * 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership * Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits * Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand) * Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance * Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee * Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it * Breakfast on us, every day We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility. Disclaimer Statement We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.