Senior Project Planner in Reading

Senior Project Planner in Reading

Reading Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
DBD International

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage and develop project schedules for major nuclear programmes.
  • Company: DBD International, a leader in the nuclear sector with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy up to 20% bonus, 25 days holiday, and private health insurance.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
  • Why this job: Be part of high-profile projects that make a real difference in the nuclear industry.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and strong experience in project planning, especially in regulated sectors.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

DBD International is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Project Planner to join our Mission Delivery capability. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of major programmes within the nuclear sector, supporting complex and high-profile projects across Defence, Decommissioning and New Build environments. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality project planning and scheduling support across a portfolio of projects, working closely with project managers, technical teams and clients to ensure effective project execution and delivery.

What you will be doing:

  • Developing, maintaining and managing integrated project schedules using Primavera P6
  • Supporting project teams throughout project execution to ensure effective planning, monitoring and control of activities
  • Producing and maintaining baseline schedules, progress updates, critical path analyses and forecast plans
  • Identifying schedule risks, constraints and potential delivery impacts, supporting mitigation and recovery planning where required
  • Supporting the coordination of project resources, workload planning and delivery priorities
  • Preparing and consolidating project reports, milestone tracking, schedule analyses and project controls information
  • Working collaboratively with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and clients to support successful project delivery
  • Supporting planning activities across multiple projects within a complex and regulated environment
  • Ensuring planning activities are delivered in line with company procedures, standards and client requirements
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across planning, scheduling and project controls activities
  • Supporting bid and proposal activities, including development of schedules and delivery strategies where required

Formal qualifications or training:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience
  • Strong experience in Project Planning, Project Scheduling or Project Controls
  • Experience working within the Nuclear industry or another highly regulated sector
  • Strong Primavera P6 scheduling experience
  • Experience supporting complex, multi-disciplinary projects
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively within integrated project teams

Benefits: up to 20% bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, private health insurance, private dental, and more.

Senior Project Planner in Reading employer: DBD International

DBD International is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration in the nuclear sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive benefits including a generous bonus scheme, extensive holiday allowance, and enhanced health insurance, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork. Join us to be part of high-profile projects that not only challenge your skills but also contribute to meaningful advancements in Defence and Decommissioning.

DBD International

Contact Details:

DBD International Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Project Planner in Reading

Project Planning
Project Scheduling
Project Controls
Primavera P6
Analytical Skills
Organisational Skills
Problem-Solving Skills