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Senior Planner Location: Aldermaston (AWE site) Clearance: DV Cleared Work Pattern: 9-day fortnight IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Join a high-profile, mission-critical programme at AWE, where you ll play a key role in the planning and delivery of major projects at the heart of the UK s security and defence infrastructure. We are seeking experienced Senior Planners to bring precision, foresight, and leadership to a complex, highly regulated nuclear environment. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, maintain, and analyse detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and other key planning tools.
- Support the integrated project controls function by aligning planning activity with cost, risk, and change management disciplines.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure realistic, achievable project timelines and identify potential risks or slippages early.
- Engage with stakeholders to communicate schedule progress, performance metrics, and planning insights clearly and confidently.
- Drive planning excellence and mentor junior team members on best practices and tools.
Essential Experience & Skills: - Strong track record in project and programme planning using industry-standard methodologies.
- Proficient in Primavera P6 and supporting planning software/tools.
- Broad understanding of the full project controls lifecycle, including interfaces with cost, risk, and change.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills able to convey complex data to non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrable experience in nuclear and/or defence projects, ideally within regulated environments (e.g., ONR, MoD).
- Committed to continuous improvement and development of others in planning discipline.
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