Planning Engineer - Sizewell

Job Title: Planning Engineer Location: Leiston Role Type: Permanent About the Company We're working with a leading engineering and project services organisation that supports major clients in the nuclear energy sector. Operating across highly regulated environments, they are committed to safety, innovation, and delivering long-term solutions that shape the UK's energy future. This employer offers an outstanding benefits package, including private medical cover, digital GP access, enhanced parental leave, professional development support, and a range of community-focused initiatives. Flexible working arrangements are a key part of their culture, helping people thrive both personally and professionally. About the Role We are recruiting a Planning Engineer to support a key nuclear energy client at Sizewell. This role is part of a wider project management and controls team, contributing to nuclear defueling and decommissioning programmes across the UK. Youll be working within a structured environment that values collaboration, safety, and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Include: – Develop and manage robust project schedules, integrating risk, cost, and resource data. – Support planning for the full project lifecycle, with a focus on defueling and ALR2 commitments. – Create and maintain cost- and resource-loaded schedules using Primavera P6. – Establish and monitor baselines, work breakdown structures, and project control frameworks. – Integrate third-party schedules and provide consolidated reporting to stakeholders. – Collaborate with project teams, engineers, and client stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely schedule delivery. – Produce clear, insightful reports aligned to agreed cycles and governance. Skills & Experience Required – HNC/HND (preferably in an engineering discipline) or relevant equivalent experience. – Strong experience across project and programme lifecycles within regulated sectors (nuclear preferred). – Skilled in Primavera P6 and planning best practices. – Ability to manage cost/resource data, build schedules from first principles, and communicate with stakeholders. For more information, contact Cate Green at (url removed) or (phone number removed)