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Planner - Nuclear Projects (SC or DV Cleared)
Hybrid / Largely Remote -AWE
Contract role 55-60 per hour (Outside IR35 pending determination)Project Planner (Contract)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Project Planner to provide planning and cost control support on complex projects within a highly regulated environment. This is a contract role based in Aldermaston, supporting project delivery teams through the development, maintenance and reporting of detailed project programmes and cost data.
The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers and key stakeholders, contributing to effective project control across schedule, cost, risk and performance reporting.
Key Responsibilities - Develop, maintain and report on fully resourced and costed project programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
- Prepare project estimates, manage project costs and track variations affecting programme and budget
- Provide accurate progress updates and reporting in line with agreed work instructions
- Identify key schedule and cost variances and present findings via reports, dashboards and graphs
- Support Project Managers with programme development, trend analysis and forecasting
- Liaise with subcontractors to collect progress data and update programmes accordingly
- Verify invoices against work completed
- Prepare tender estimates and undertake cost analysis
- Support feasibility studies and establish client requirements
- Perform risk and value management and cost control activities
- Advise on procurement strategy and support subcontractor allocation
- Analyse project outcomes and produce detailed progress reports
- Value completed work and arrange payments
- Ensure awareness and compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Project planning qualification or minimum 3 years' relevant industry experience - Essential
- Membership of a relevant professional or technical body - Desirable
- Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent - Desirable (training can be provided)
Experience & Knowledge - Experience working on design and engineering projects - Essential
- Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project - Essential
- Experience within the nuclear or similarly regulated industry - Desirable
- Working knowledge of contract management functions and relevant legislation - Desirable
- Comfortable handling confidential and commercially sensitive information - Desirable
- Familiarity with QSHEW procedures and requirements - Desirable
Skills & Abilities - Strong MS Office capability - Essential
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively - Essential
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work - Essential
- Able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines - Essential
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across all levels and external stakeholders - Essential
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 - Essential
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