Job Title: Planning Engineer
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Arrangement)
Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF 73353
Role Overview
At Cavendish Nuclear, the Planning Engineer will support the Sizewell C programme, contributing to successful planning, coordination, and delivery of complex, highly regulated engineering projects. This full‑time role is based in Bristol and offers hybrid working patterns.
Day‑to‑day Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, aligned with governance and planning standards.
* Analyse progress, forecast data, critical path, and schedule risk to identify trends, threats, and opportunities.
* Support delivery teams by reviewing contractor and supplier schedules and monthly progress submissions.
* Produce clear planning reports, dashboards and visuals for project managers and stakeholders.
* Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction and commercial teams to deliver joined‑up planning solutions.
Essential Experience
* Proven experience as a Planning Engineer or Project Planner on complex programmes.
* Experience working in highly regulated environments such as nuclear, energy, infrastructure, rail or defence.
* Strong hands‑on experience using Primavera P6.
* Experience reviewing contractor or supplier schedules and progress updates.
* Experience providing planning insight, analysis and reporting to delivery teams.
Qualifications
* Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline (desirable).
* Recognised project management or planning qualification (e.g. APM) or equivalent experience.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Access to Digital GP, annual health check, nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Professional fees payment
* Reservists receive 10 days special paid leave
* Holiday trading – UK employees can buy additional leave or sell up to one week of annual leave (annual window February–March).
* ‘Be Kind Day’ – one working day paid leave per year (or equivalent hours) for volunteering with chosen organisation or charity.
* Excellent development opportunities and employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.
About the Company
Cavendish Nuclear is part of Babcock International Group, employing around 5,000 specialists in clean energy, defence and civil decommissioning. We focus on projects critical to energy security and national protection.
Application Information
We are a disability confident employer and will provide reasonable adjustments. Flexible working patterns can be discussed during interview.
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