Overview
At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It’s important work that we are passionate about. Learning fast, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation run smoother and better. Join us and help keep the nations critical networks connected and protected 24/7. Telent Network Services is recruiting for a Project Planner for the Hinckley Point C and Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station Projects, the UK's most significant infrastructure developments. This role supports the planning and execution of critical communications and technology systems. You will be part of a dynamic team, working closely with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and project success. We operate under an NEC Contract that relies heavily on the Primavera Programme, with our successful PMO managing costs and applications through the programme.
What you’ll do
* Ensure that the project team is kept regularly updated and familiar with the programme schedule.
* Support the development of schedules at different lifecycle stages, analyse and document inter-departmental and intra-departmental business process flows.
* Provide project performance measurement and reporting.
* Represent and contribute to planning topic discussions and meetings.
* Identify and monitor schedule-related risks and support mitigation measures.
* Develop and define project goals and objectives and drive continuous improvement.
* Monitor and analyse project effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative tools.
* Recommend and implement modifications to improve effectiveness and attain project milestones.
* Provide support to Project Managers and Engineers on planning matters.
* Build relationships with managers, engineers, and external suppliers.
* Keep the client team updated on progress.
* Review activity sequencing, durations, resources, and safety requirements.
* Produce tender plans and support bids.
* Promote Collaborative Planning sessions.
* Review contractual changes and perform critical path analysis.
* Prepare project work breakdown structures and schedules.
* Provide project performance measurement and reporting.
* Identify and monitor schedule-related risks and support mitigation measures.
Who you are
As Project Planner, you will manage and coordinate the planning process, including analysis, programme updates, progress tracking, variance monitoring, and dashboard reporting—either independently or in collaboration with a project-specific planner. You will ensure effective schedule management by regularly reviewing progress with workstream leads, the wider project team, and senior management. Additionally, you will support cost control updates and report financial performance through Oracle. Throughout the project lifecycle, you will continuously assess performance to enable effective management and successful delivery. You are a proactive and detail-oriented planner with strong communication and analytical skills. You thrive in collaborative environments and are adept at managing complex schedules and stakeholder expectations.
Key requirements
* Experience in project planning within engineering or infrastructure projects.
* Proficiency in Primavera planning tools and software.
* Strong understanding of project lifecycle and scheduling techniques.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to analyse and document business process flows.
* Relevant qualifications in project management or planning.
* Practical use of planning applications including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Management of Successful Programmes (MSP).
* Strong written and verbal communications skills.
* Excellent report writing and presentation skills. A programme narrative is issued with the programme each period.
What we offer
A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers, giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and rely on our committed team to deliver. We nurture talent through an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, celebrates diverse ideas, and helps everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. The Nuclear Programme team is mature and successful, promoting harmony and generally experienced, and is highly regarded by our customer team. The projects are in control.
Additional benefits
* 34 days holiday, including public holidays, with option to buy or sell days annually
* Company pension scheme
* A range of family-friendly policies
* Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
* Discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping with Telent Reward scheme
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