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Senior Planner - Nuclear / Defence
Location: Plymouth - Devonport
Rate: Up to 68.88 per hour - Umbrella PAYE
Hours: 45 hours per week (9-hour days)
Working Pattern: Full-time site-based - no hybrid or home working
Additional Benefit: Daily accommodation / travel uplift for candidates living over 30 miles from site
Security: Must be eligible for BPSS security clearance
We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to take ownership of project scheduling and programme controls on a major project within a live defence environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, manage and maintain detailed integrated project programmes.
- Coordinate design, procurement, construction and commissioning schedules.
- Monitor progress, forecast performance and identify programme risks.
- Lead planning reviews and collaborative planning workshops.
- Produce programme reports, narratives, dashboards and look-ahead schedules.
- Manage programme changes and incorporate compensation events.
- Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, engineers and subcontractors.
Essential Experience - 5+ years' experience in project planning, ideally within construction.
- Strong experience developing and managing complex project programmes.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project or similar planning software.
- Understanding of civil construction methods and multidisciplinary interfaces.
- Experience with programme risk, forecasting, change control and reporting.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable - Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Nuclear, defence or major infrastructure project experience.
- AACE, PMI-SP or equivalent planning qualification.
- Experience managing NEC compensation events and contractual programme requirements.
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