ROLE – Senior Planner LOCATION – Chorley DEPARTMENT – Project Managers TYPE - Staff CLEARANCE – SC Working for NSG NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG’s own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles. Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value. If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment. The Role To provide technical resource to develop, maintain and report on project programmes using Primavera and Microsoft project. To manage all costs relating to the project, preparing estimates and costs of the work; keep track of any variations to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show profitability. Key Objectives Develop fully resourced and costed project programmes using standard company work breakdown structure against data provided by the project management team. Provide progress updates as required by each Project Manager in accordance with work instructions and to create reports on cost and schedule. Identify key variances on the project programmes and present the data in the form of reports and/or graphs. Provide prompt and accurate information to the Project Manager to facilitate the project programme trend information. Direct assistance to the Project Managers in the development of project programmes. Liaise with sub‐contractors, collate progress information and update the project programme. Check and verify invoices against work carried out Preparing tender estimates Undertake cost analysis for project work Assist in establishing client requirements and undertake feasibility studies Perform risk and value management and cost control Advising on procurement strategy Prepare and analyse costings for tenders Allocate work to subcontractors Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports Value completed work and arrange payments Understand the implications of health and safety regulations Person Specification Qualifications Project planning related qualification or 3 years industry experience Experience & Knowledge Design and engineering project experience Use of Microsoft Project and Primavera Skills & Abilities Competent user of MS Office Able to organise and prioritise own work Ability to have a flexible/ adaptable approach to work. Ability to work under pressure, retain accuracy and keep to tight deadlines. Ability to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001 Package - Staff only Hours - 37.5 hours per week Life Assurance 3x Salary Private Healthcare package Pension – Company contributes 5% Individual contributes 4% Discretionary bonus 187.5 hours per year holiday allowance Professional memberships covered Large Training and Development budge available. NSG Environmental are a Disability Confident Committed Employer