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Senior Planner
- Posted 14 August 2025
- Salary £49.95 - 49.95 per hour
- LocationReading
- Job type Contract - Full Time
- Discipline Nuclear
- ReferenceJO0000060600
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Planner to join a high-profile project within a highly regulated environment. Working onsite in Reading, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and updating project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and business rhythms.
- Job Title: Nuclear Senior Planner
- Location: Reading - 5x a week
- Contract Length: 18 Months
- Rate: Up to £49.95 Inside IR35
- Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures (WBS/CBS).
- Manage the monthly update cycle, incorporating changes and ensuring accurate reporting alongside applying change control processes and conduct "what-if" scenario planning.
- Utilise network logic, float paths, and resource levelling to ensure project deliverables are met.
- Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes where applicable.
- Liaise with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clear communication of schedule impacts and progress.
- Produce accurate and timely reports, highlighting risks, delays, and opportunities and Work closely with project teams to ensure plans are realistic, deliverable, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 2-5 years' experience in project planning and Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
- Experience with network logic, float paths, WBS/CBS creation, resource levelling, fragnets, and analysis with a strong understanding of the Planner responsibilities in a highly regulated environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines and adapt schedules accordingly to ensure all works are correctly prioritised to achieve delivery in a timely manner.
- Experience in highly regulated sectors (nuclear, oil & gas, or construction) and Previous public sector experience.
Please note that this position will require security clearance!
If you are qualified and interested, please apply or contact me on 02394314916 or chloe.mogridge@carringtonwest.com