Senior Project Planner
JOB_53293074685101Job type
PermanentLocation
WarringtonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Project And Programme ManagementIndustry
EngineeringPay
£70,000 - £85,000
Senior Project Planner
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 procedures
Requirements
- 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 oversight
What’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
- Participation in high-profile projects at the forefront of clean energy and national resilience initiatives
Senior Project PlannerJOB_532930746851012025-07-072025-10-06
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