Overview
We’re looking for a Principal Technical Planner to join our Nuclear, Defence, and Civil team, supporting some of the UK’s most significant and complex infrastructure programmes. These long term, high impact projects offer the opportunity to shape the future of the UK’s energy and defence landscape delivering work that truly makes a difference.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a portfolio of schedules, ensuring clear communication of outputs to stakeholders at all levels
* Ensure schedules comply with internal procedures and industry best practices
* Apply Earned Value (EV) principles, analyse variances, and recommend mitigation strategies
* Collaborate with lead and management roles to ensure project success
* Optimise schedule structures and implement improvements to enhance planning efficiency
* Apply robust change control measures (ideally within the NEC contract model)
* Conduct schedule integrity checks, assess critical paths, and communicate key issues proactively
* Work closely with cost engineers, project managers, and control managers to underpin Estimate at Completions (EACs)
* Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules, applying rules of credit where appropriate
* Using Primavera P6, create and present detailed project plans
* Ensure project plans capture full scope, identify risks and opportunities, and maintain a focus on Health & Safety standards
Candidate specification
Essential
* Proven experience in planning and leading complex engineering projects, including the development of detailed, resourced schedules and application of EV techniques
* Expertise in Primavera P6 and managing a portfolio of interrelated schedules
* Experience leading or mentoring teams, with the ability to inspire others and build capability across a planning function
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels
* Awareness of emerging technologies and innovations in project planning and digital delivery
* Passion for creating inclusive, high-performing teams where diverse perspectives are welcomed and valued
Additional Skills And Requirements
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Confident in presenting complex information to internal and external stakeholders
* Commitment to continuous professional development and sharing knowledge with others
* Ideally a member of a recognised professional body (e.g. APM, ACostE, or similar)
Offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. We welcome applicants who meet a significant element of our requirements and may have skills not explicitly listed.
Other information
UK Immigration: Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This may change; apply if you are eligible for alternative immigration routes.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion: We promote equal opportunities for all and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility: If you need adjustments to apply or attend interviews, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for support.
Location(s): Altrincham, Reading, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Bristol, Moor Row, London, Derby, Glasgow.
Contract Type: Permanent | Work Pattern: Full Time | Market: Energy | Discipline: Project programme and commercial management | Job Ref: 9927 | Recruiter Contact: Erinda Hazizi
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