Project Planner

## Project PlannerApplylocations: Warrington: Warrington, UK: Derby, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 2, 2026 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR101215**Project Planner****Directorate:** Project Management Office **Location:** Derby, Manchester, Warrington with Hybrid Working **Reports to:** Lead Planner**Why this role matters**We need you to join us as a **Project Planner** and play a key role in creating and maintaining the schedules that keep our programmes moving. You’ll be our specialist in planning and scheduling—building robust work package schedules that reflect 100% of the scope and directly support confident, informed decision‐making across complex engineering and nuclear‐adjacent environments.Your work will have real impact: enabling On‐Time Delivery, supporting programme governance, and contributing to a system that underpins the safe and timely delivery of one of the UK’s most complex engineering programmes.**What you’ll be doing**We need you to:* 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 the 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 as our planning capability grows.**What you’ll bring**There’s no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you meet ~75% of what we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.You’ll bring experience in:**Core Technical Skills*** Strong Primavera P6 practitioner‐level capability (front‐end scheduling + architecture).* Working within an **IMS / MIP** structure, including horizontal & vertical logic.* Knowledge of **EVM principles** and value management concepts.* Change management and baseline control.**Programme Experience*** Experience supporting **complex programmes**—from engineering to construction to large‐scale technical delivery. Nuclear background is useful but not essential; complexity is more important.**Stakeholder Collaboration*** Skilled at working with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, programme management, operations, supply chain and procurement.**Nice to have*** Understanding of NEC‐style contractual requirements for schedules (advantageous, not essential).**Qualifications & Training*** **Primavera P6 Practitioner** – mandatory.* **APM PMQ (or working towards)** – mandatory/flexible.* **APM PPC Practitioner (or equivalent)** – desirable/willing to work towards.* **Experience within a project controls / PMO environment on complex programmes.****Who you’ll work with**You’ll be part of a high‐performing planning team, collaborating daily with:* Lead Planners* Programme managers* Engineers* Supply chain and procurement teams* Operations & manufacturing functionsYou’ll also contribute to the coaching and development of junior planners and apprentices as our capability grows.**About you**We’re looking for someone who:* 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—regardless of the sector you come from**What we offer*** £48,000 – £63,000 salary* £2,200 benefits allowance* 12.5% bonus opportunity* 6x pensionable life assurance* 50% income protection* 28 days holiday + bank holidays* £250 new joiner payment* Flexible & part‐time working options available**Ready to apply?**If you’re excited by complex engineering challenges and want to help shape the future of our planning capability, we’d love to hear from you.**Pay Range:**£50,600.00-£66,465.00**Why Join Us?**You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.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.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.**Our Application Process**Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check #J-18808-Ljbffr