Project Planner

NRL; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join a Nuclear team. This position involves leading project planning activities using Primavera P6 for large-scale construction projects, developing and managing project schedules, and providing support to Project Managers. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of construction planning experience, strong skills in Primavera P6, and the ability to constructively challenge project performance to ensure realistic timelines. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year construction planning experience.
• Ability to constructively challenge project performance and data.
• Experience planning projects at different stages of the Project Lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Leading project planning activities using Primavera P6.
• Developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Collaborating with project controls and planning teams.
• Monitoring and reporting on critical path activities.
• Ensuring accuracy of data inputted into project systems.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Job description

NRL is currently recruiting a Planner to join one of our leading clients in their Nuclear team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing project team within a critical sector, supporting the delivery of complex engineering works on a key site within the UK’s nuclear fleet.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner to join the planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a long-term framework. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver projects of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects.

Role

Project Planner

Salary

£60,000- £70,000 per annum

Location

Cumbria

Key Responsibilities

• Leading project planning activities using Primavera P6 for large-scale construction projects.
• Developing, managing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Collaborate with project controls and planning teams to ensure resources are allocated effectively and schedules are achievable.
• Provide ongoing support to Program and Project Managers, offering insights on schedule performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Monitoring and reporting on critical path activities, key milestones, and any variances from the project plan.
• Ensuring data is accurately inputted into project systems, providing detailed and actionable reports to stakeholders.
• Evaluating new project proposals to establish realistic and achievable timelines for successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Good Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge of integrated project controls and ability to assess project performance and maturity.
• Experience planning projects of varying levels of complexity and at different stages of the Project Lifecycle.
• Ability to constructively challenge project performance and data with the IPT to ensure the project plans and schedules reflect reality and mitigate risk to the business.
• Minimum 1 year construction planning experience.

About NRL

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life, supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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