Project Planner

Project Planner

Project Planner – Project Planning Directorate:
Project Management Office.

Location:

Derby, Manchester, Warrington, with hybrid working options.

Reports to:

Lead Planner.

You will be the specialist in planning and scheduling, building robust work package schedules that reflect 100% of the scope and support confident, informed decision‑making across complex engineering and nuclear‑adjacent environments. Your work will enable on‑time delivery, support programme governance, and contribute to the safe and timely delivery of a complex engineering programme.

• Develop, baseline and maintain work package schedules in line with SMR planning processes and guidance.
• Apply deep knowledge of Primavera P6, including WBS architecture, coding, resource structures and user‑defined fields.
• Capture and analyse schedule performance, comparing progress vs baseline to support effective decision making.
• Work within an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) environment, collaborating with engineering, supply chain, operations, procurement and programme management teams.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, focusing on theory and application rather than specific toolsets.
• Manage change control and baseline updates, ensuring accurate reflection of approved programme shifts.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to junior or apprentice planners as needed, supporting their development.

• Core Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Primavera P6 practitioner‑level capability; experience with an IMS/MIP structure (horizontal & vertical logic); knowledge of EVM principles and value management concepts; change management and baseline control.
• Programme
  
  Experience:
  
  Supporting complex programmes from engineering to construction to large‑scale technical delivery; nuclear background useful but not essential; focus on complexity.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Skilled at working with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, programme management, operations, supply chain and procurement.
• Primavera P6 Practitioner – mandatory. APM PMQ (or working toward) – mandatory/flexible. APM PPC Practitioner (or equivalent) – desirable.
• Experience with in a project controls / PMO environment on complex programmes.

You’ll be part of a high‑performing planning team, collaborating daily with Lead Planners, Programme Managers, Engineers, Supply Chain and Procurement teams, and Operations & Manufacturing functions. You’ll also contribute to the coaching and development of junior planners and apprentices.

• Thinks in systems and structure.
• Enjoys solving complex problems.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with varied stakeholders.
• Likes working in a collaborative, growing planning community.
• Is excited by engineering and programme complexity.

• Salary: £50,650 – £66,500.
• Benefits allowance: £2,200.
• Bonus opportunity: 12.5%.
• Pensionable life assurance: 6x.
• Income protection: 50%.
• Holiday: 28 days + bank holidays.
• New joiner payment: £250.
• Flexible & part‑time working options available.

Due to safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening:

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.