Senior/Lead Planner

OverviewWe''re supporting a nuclear-sector client with the hire of Senior/Lead Planners to work across major programmes, supporting projects aligned to DSRL and NWS. The role will include being on the client sites in Cumbria and Thurso The role focuses on integrated planning, Earned Value Management (EVM) and change control to drive schedule performance, governance and delivery assurance. ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain and manage integrated project schedules (baseline and live programmes)Produce planning updates, progress reporting, and schedule performance commentaryApply EVM to measure performance, identify variances and support forecastingSupport critical path analysis, milestone tracking and lookaheadsRun and maintain change control (impacts, approvals, traceability, reporting)Identify schedule risks/opportunities and propose mitigationsCollaborate with project controls, engineering, commercial and delivery teamsContribute to planning assurance, governance and continuous improvement activityRequired Experience / SkillsStrong project planning background within the nuclear sector (or similarly regulated/safety-critical environment)Practical experience with EVM and project controls reportingProven capability with change control / governance processesExperience building and maintaining complex schedules and performance analysisStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsHigh attention to detail; confident working to structured processes and compliance ..... full job details .....