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P6 Planner - Onsite ASTRAEA
Apply locations Reading area time type Full time posted on Posted 13 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 1, 2025 (7 days left to apply) job requisition id R22085
If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
AWE is looking for an Onsite P6 Proficient Project Planner for ASTRAEA to support its delivery of a range of complex and interesting projects.
Salary starting from £39,500 this is negotiable based on experience
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke – 100% Onsite working is required for this role
Introducing the role:
We use P6 at AWE so proficiency with this is really important. As a Project Planner, you will work within a project controls team, on a broad spectrum of projects within ASTRAEA, in a highly regulated environment.
Your day as a Project Planner with AWE could look like this:
As a senior planner demonstrate the use of solid planning methodology and the tools to provide advice, support and development supporting the programme/project teams through the project lifecycle from concept to delivery, acting as the specialist in all elements schedule.
Working with Project Managers and some innovative specialists, to guide and develop them on project control best practice. This will involve working on but not exclusive to schedule management, development of business cases, change control, risk and opportunity management, development of planners and project controls professionals, schedule review, communicating data to various levels from Senior management.
As a Planner, we are looking for individuals who are proficient in the following - Including extensive knowledge of Primavera P6
* Experience in programme / project planning including best practice planning methodology and the use of the P6 and other software packages required to support this,
* Risk and opportunity management including confidence modelling processes and techniques
* Understanding and knowledge of all disciplines within project controls
* Good communication and presentation skills
* Prioritising and working to challenging timescales
* Knowledge of NEC ¾ Contracts and the role of the schedule
If you are an experienced Planner who is proficient with P6 and you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.
Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:
· 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work.
· 270 hours holiday
· Market leading contributory pension scheme (AWE pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
Important things you need to know:
* Our interviews are about 90 minutes on TEAMs during working hours and may include a presentation
* P6 proficiency may be tested as part of your recruitment journey
Do reach out for more info to sunflower.montague@awe.co.uk
Next steps:
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.
Important things you need to know:
* We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
* You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
* We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
* Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
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