Senior Project Planner
An established engineering and infrastructure leader is seeking a highly capable Senior Project Planner to take a pivotal role in planning and controlling major projects across the nuclear industry. This position offers the chance to contribute strategic insight and planning expertise to nationally significant programmes in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the development, maintenance, and optimisation of integrated project schedules acrossplex, multidisciplinary nuclear projects
2. Provide advanced analysis on schedule performance, risk modelling, and critical path identification to support programme delivery
3. Interface closely with project managers, engineers, andmercial teams to ensure alignment of plans with project objectives and deliverables
4. Monitor project milestones, cost profiles, and resource forecasts using tools such as Primavera P6 and associated reporting software
5. Prepare high-quality planning reports, dashboards, and progress updates for internal leadership and external stakeholders
6. Support the mentoring of junior planners and contribute to continuous improvement in planning procedures
Requirements
7. Degree or HND in Project Management, Engineering, or a relevant technical field
8. Extensive experience in project planning within the nuclear sector orparable regulated industries ( defence, energy, infrastructure)
9. Strong proficiency in planning and scheduling software (Primavera P6 essential)
10. Solid understanding of earned value management, project controls, and full project lifecycle delivery
11. Excellentmunication skills with the ability to conveyplex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
12. Ability to lead planning efforts on high-value, high-risk projects with minimal oversight
What’s Offered
13. Career development within a forward-looking organisation delivering critical UK infrastructure
14. A collaborative culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth
15. Participation in high-profile projects at the forefront of clean energy and national resilience initiatives
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