Job Title: Project Planner
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Planner to support the planning and delivery of a major nuclear infrastructure project. Based in our London office, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of the project by developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and supporting risk management activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using industry-standard planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
- Work closely with project teams to define scope, objectives, and key milestones.
- Integrate various workstreams into a comprehensive project schedule, ensuring alignment with project objectives and contractual requirements.
- Conduct schedule risk analysis, critical path analysis, and resource loading assessments.
- Monitor project progress, track key deliverables, and highlight deviations from baseline plans.
- Provide regular reports and dashboards to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Support project controls, risk management, and mitigation planning activities.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial teams to optimise scheduling strategies.
- Ensure compliance with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in project planning and scheduling within the infrastructure, energy, or nuclear sectors.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and other project management tools.
- Strong understanding of project controls, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk analysis.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment with tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with NEC contracts and their application in project planning is desirable.
- Relevant degree or professional qualification in engineering, project management, or a related field.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a high-profile nuclear infrastructure project with a significant impact.
- Work within a dynamic and collaborative environment alongside industry experts.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.