Senior Planner

Carrington West

  • Portsmouth
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Planner to join a high-profile project within a highly regulated environment. Working onsite in Reading, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and updating project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and business rhythms.
  • Job Title: Nuclear Senior Planner
  • Location: Reading - 5x a week
  • Contract Length: 18 Months
  • Rate: Up to £49.95 Inside IR35
  • Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures (WBS/CBS).
  • Manage the monthly update cycle, incorporating changes and ensuring accurate reporting alongside applying change control processes and conduct "what-if" scenario planning.
  • Utilise network logic, float paths, and resource levelling to ensure project deliverables are met.
  • Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes where applicable.
  • Liaise with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clear communication of schedule impacts and progress.
  • Produce accurate and timely reports, highlighting risks, delays, and opportunities and Work closely with project teams to ensure plans are realistic, deliverable, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Essential Skills & Experience
  • 2-5 years' experience in project planning and Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
  • Experience with network logic, float paths, WBS/CBS creation, resource levelling, fragnets, and analysis with a strong understanding of the Planner responsibilities in a highly regulated environment.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and adapt schedules accordingly to ensure all works are correctly prioritised to achieve delivery in a timely manner.
  • Experience in highly regulated sectors (nuclear, oil & gas, or construction) and Previous public sector experience.
Please note that this position will require security clearance!If you are qualified and interested, please apply or contact me on 02394314916 or chloe.mogridge@carringtonwest.comSenior PlannerReading Posted about 17 hours agoShare this jobSign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this fieldCreate alertYou agree to ourLatest JobsMaldonContract - Full Time£25 per hourMaldonContract - Full Time£30 per hourWiganPermanent - Full Time£45k - 55k per yearNottinghamPermanent - Full Time£32k - 48k per yearWiganPermanent - Full Time£45k - 55k per yearStart your job search hereAtoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1xAtoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1xPolicyContact Us:Portsmouth - Lakeside North Harbour
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