Project Planner - Equipment Installation

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

We are seeking an experienced Project Planner with a background in Mechanical or Electrical Equipment installation planning to support onsite construction activities within a major nuclear new build programme.

This is a highly operational planning role, working at the heart of site delivery to ensure installation activities are effectively coordinated, planned, and executed. You'll work closely with Construction Managers, Site Supervisors, Engineering, Quality, and Quantity Surveying teams to develop short-term installation plans, monitor daily production performance, and remove barriers to progress.

If you enjoy being visible onsite, solving problems in real time, and driving construction productivity through effective planning and coordination, we'd like to hear from you.

• Develop and manage the Shift S+1 Installation Plan in collaboration with Construction Management, Site Supervision, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Use Primavera P6 to support construction planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and forecasting activities.
• Ensure installation plans consider material availability, approved work packs, workforce availability, and site constraints.
• Lead Shift S+1 Validation Meetings and daily Shift Kick-Off Meetings.
• Support the development and maintenance of the 16 Week Look Ahead (16
  
  WLA) schedule.
• Produce contingency and alternative work plans to minimise the impact of site disruptions and unexpected blockers.

• Conduct regular site walkdowns to monitor installation progress and identify constraints affecting productivity.
• Work closely with Construction Managers and Site Supervisors to resolve issues relating to access, materials, engineering queries, documentation, and resource availability.
• Ensure delivery teams are working to approved plans and agreed priorities.
• Maintain continuity of site activities through proactive planning and management of contingency work scopes.
• Liaise with Site Engineering and Design teams to support the resolution of technical and field engineering issues.

• Monitor daily productivity and progress against planned activities.
• Analyse planned versus actual performance and identify trends impacting delivery.
• Track delays, lost time, and recurring blockers.
• Support the identification and classification of internal and…