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Senior Project Planner
An established engineering and infrastructure leader is seeking a highly capable Senior Project Planner to take a pivotal role in planning and controlling major projects across the nuclear industry. This position offers the chance to contribute strategic insight and planning expertise to nationally significant programmes in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, maintenance, and optimisation of integrated project schedules across complex, multidisciplinary nuclear projects
Provide advanced analysis on schedule performance, risk modelling, and critical path identification to support programme delivery
Interface closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure alignment of plans with project objectives and deliverables
Monitor project milestones, cost profiles, and resource forecasts using tools such as Primavera P6 and associated reporting software
Prepare high-quality planning reports, dashboards, and progress updates for internal leadership and external stakeholders
Support the mentoring of junior planners and contribute to continuous improvement in planning proceduresRequirements
Degree or HND in Project Management, Engineering, or a relevant technical field
Extensive experience in project planning within the nuclear sector or comparable regulated industries (e.g. defence, energy, infrastructure)
Strong proficiency in planning and scheduling software (Primavera P6 essential)
Solid understanding of earned value management, project controls, and full project lifecycle delivery
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to lead planning efforts on high-value, high-risk projects with minimal oversightWhat's Offered
Competitive salary and benefits tailored to your experience, £70,000 - £80,000 base salary & car allowance
Career development within a forward-looking organisation delivering critical UK infrastructure
A collaborative culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth
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