Senior Planner

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 (phone number removed) or (url removed)