At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project planning for a revolutionary nuclear power station design.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team in the sustainable energy sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holidays, private medical insurance, and a bespoke benefits package.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the nuclear industry while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in project planning and strong collaboration skills required.
The predicted salary is between 68000 - 89000 £ per year.
- Senior Planning Manager
- Derby, Manchester, Warrington, Rolls‑Royce SMR
We are rolling revolution in the nuclear industry.
The Senior Planning Manager will lead the creation and execution of comprehensive project plans for a cutting‑edge power station design, ensuring alignment with business and customer objectives, resource allocation, risk management and contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of a schedule that meets all customer contractual and business requirements.
- Integrate subcontract packages and maintain schedule integrity through validation of dependencies, milestones, and critical paths.
- Support the PMO in governance of scheduling standards and frameworks across the organisation.
- Coordinate with lead planners, project managers, engineers and other stakeholders to maintain accurate critical‑path data.
- Prepare and present high‑level project status reports to senior management, explaining critical path and float positions.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and industry standards.
- Provide training and support to team members on scheduling best practices and tools.
- Collaborate with teams to anticipate and manage future planning resource demands.
- Facilitate integration of schedule with cost for Earned Value Analysis and other performance metrics.
- Key Results
- Deliver an integrated schedule aligned across all project phases.
- Enable planning teams to meet contractual deadlines.
- Provide enhanced visibility of programme timelines for senior stakeholders through accurate reporting.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: £68,000 – £89,000 (DOE) with a target bonus up to 17%.
- Benefits allowance: £5,000 per annum for a bespoke package.
- Pension: 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
- Holidays: 28 days plus public holidays, with option to buy or sell up to 4 days.
- Private medical insurance (BUPA single cover).
- Life assurance: 6× pensionable pay or £250 one‑off new‑starter payment for home‑office purchases.
- Pay range: £71,000 – £93,187.50 (subject to review).
Why Join Us?
We are an equal‑opportunities employer committed to diversity, inclusion and creating a supportive environment.
As a Disability Confident organisation, we ensure fair and supportive recruitment practices.
Join a forward‑thinking team dedicated to sustainable energy.
We welcome applications even if you meet 75% of the requirements.
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Senior Planning Manager employer: Rolls-Royce SMR Limited
Rolls-Royce SMR Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Power Station Integration team. Employees benefit from a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises personal development and work-life balance, making it an ideal place for engineers looking to grow their careers in a supportive environment.
