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Senior Planner

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 60 - 63.58 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Senior Planner (Project Controls / EVM)
Location: Aldermaston (2 days a week onsite)
Contract: 6 months
IR35: In Scope
Rate: £63.58/hr Umbrella
Security Clearance: Active SC required (non-negotiable)
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join a highly secure and complex programme environment. This role is critical in delivering full planning capability across projects, ensuring robust scheduling, insightful analysis, and effective stakeholder engagement.
You’ll take ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and play a key role in supporting programme delivery through Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and planning governance.
What You’ll Be Doing
  * Managing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
  * Delivering planning and EVM analysis to support business decisions
  * Producing accurate schedule forecasts and performance reports
  * Conducting Earned Value variance analysis (SPI)
  * Performing critical path and network analysis
  * Supporting and improving planning processes, tools, and standards
  * Reviewing and enhancing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
  * Engaging with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders
  * Leading planning discussions and promoting best practices across teams
What We’re Looking For
Strong experience with Primavera P6
Proven background in project planning & controls
Solid understanding of:
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Critical Path Analysis
Ability to lead planning activities and influence teams
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience working on complex programmes/projects
Essential Requirements
Active SC Clearance (no exceptions)
British Citizenship
Willingness to work full-time on-site in Aldermaston
Availability to attend on-site induction, IT setup, and medical assessment
Expert-level knowledge of Primavera P6 for schedule development and maintenance.
Extensive experience as a planner across major construction and/or nuclear projects
Additional Information
No flexibility on rate, clearance, or on-site requirement
Candidates eligible for the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) should be highlighted at application

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