Contract Project Planner – Nuclear Sector
📍 Location: Dungeness, Kent (Minimum 3 days on-site per week)
📝 Contract Role
⚛️ Previous nuclear experience preferred
🔐 Security Clearance required or eligibility to obtain
We’re recruiting on behalf of a key client in the UK nuclear decommissioning space for an experienced Project Planner to join their team at Dungeness. This is a hands-on, site-based role supporting complex project delivery within the Project Management Office in close partnership with Nuclear Restoration Services.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a part in one of the UK’s most critical and technically complex sectors, contributing to nuclear decommissioning efforts that shape the future of energy and environmental safety.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and manage robust project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, ensuring alignment with project scope, delivery strategy, and contractual requirements.
* Support the development and maintenance of Project Management Baselines (PMBs) and planning documentation.
* Conduct quality assurance checks on schedule outputs, including assessment using industry metrics (e.g. DCMA 14-point analysis).
* Translate scope into effective contract delivery and planning strategies.
* Provide planning support on NEC contracts, assisting with contract administration and commercial inputs as required.
* Engage with multiple stakeholders including project managers, commercial teams, and client representatives to ensure accurate and timely planning inputs.
Ideal Candidate
* Proven experience in project planning within complex or highly regulated environments (nuclear experience strongly preferred).
* Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
* Familiar with NEC contract administration and commercial awareness within project environments.
* Comfortable working on-site at least three days per week at Dungeness.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with attention to detail and a proactive approach.
📩 Interested?
To apply or find out more, please contact Sha at Scantec:
📧 shas@scantec.co.uk
📞 0151 666 8929