Planning Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Engineer to join an established planning team working on a long-term nuclear framework.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative team delivering projects of national importance within a regulated nuclear environment. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain full lifecycle project schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project objectives and delivery targets

• Update and maintain programme-level tactical and delivery plans

• Support Project Managers with forecasting, progress reporting, and scenario planning for change requests

• Generate resource profiles to support efficient deployment of project resources

• Produce and interpret Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, including performance analysis and variance reporting

• Ensure programmes comply with NEC3 / NEC4 contract requirements

• Utilise contract management systems (e.g., CEMAR or equivalent)

• Attend regular progress meetings to capture schedule updates and provide insight on programme performance and critical path impacts

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a project planning role within engineering, construction, or nuclear sectors

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and recognised planning methodologies

• Experience producing detailed costed and resourced schedules

• Ability to deliver progress updates and performance analytics

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Experience working within a highly regulated environment