Project Planner

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Base pay range

Salary: 50-60k depending on experience. Will consider Inside IR35 Contractors (£400 a day)

Job Title: PROJECT PLANNER

Location: REMOTE PRIMARILY with monthly or less travel to Brighton or Birmingham

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Planner to support the planning and delivery of a major nuclear infrastructure project. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of the project by developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and supporting risk management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using industry-standard planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Work closely with project teams to define scope, objectives, and key milestones.
• Integrate various workstreams into a comprehensive project schedule, ensuring alignment with project objectives and contractual requirements.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis, critical path analysis, and resource loading assessments.
• Monitor project progress, track key deliverables, and highlight deviations from baseline plans.
• Provide regular reports and dashboards to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Support project controls, risk management, and mitigation planning activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial teams to optimise scheduling strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and company standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in project planning and scheduling within the infrastructure, energy, or nuclear sectors.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and other project management tools.
• Strong understanding of project controls, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment with tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and their application in project planning is desirable.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in engineering, project management, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-profile nuclear infrastructure project with a significant impact.
• Work within a dynamic and collaborative environment alongside industry experts.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Consulting

Industries

Civil Engineering