25-015 Senior Planner

NSG Environmental Ltd; Brentford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear industry seeks a Senior Planner to manage and deliver projects effectively. This role requires strong technical skills, leadership experience, and an ability to communicate across levels. The successful candidate will engage in baseline management and prepare performance reports, contributing to core organizational values in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years industry experience is essential.
• Design and engineering project experience required.
• Use of Microsoft Project and Primavera is essential.

Responsibilities

• Report to Lead planner and senior stakeholders.
• Manage baseline management and change control.
• Produce and explain period end performance reports, including EVM.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Adaptability

MS Office Competency

Understanding of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001

Education

Project planning related qualification

Membership of appropriate technical / professional body

Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

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ROLE - Senior Planner

LOCATION - Aldermaston

DEPARTMENT - Project Controls / Support

CLEARANCE - SC

Working for NSG

NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others.

This work is delivered at NSG's own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles.

Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value. If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment.

The Role

Senior planner will report to Lead planner and senior stakeholders across the business. The role requires a high level of technical ability along with strong communication skills.

This individual should have leadership experience with the ability to train junior planners. Candidates need to have a clear understanding of baseline management, change control implementation and an understanding of NEC 3 and 4 contracts.

Candidates need to be able to produce and explain period end performance reports for each project, including EVM or similar performance measurements. Above all else, candidates must demonstrate behaviours in line with NSG's core values.

Behaviours

As a Company, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviours. The following corporate behaviours underpin the working environment at NSG and assist us in delivering our vision:

• Behave in a professional manner and treat everyone with respect
• Take pride in yourself, company property and facilities
• Challenge others and accept being challenged
• Collaborate at all levels with each other
• Know and accept your responsibilities and accountabilities
• Work safely and reliably
• Be committed to continuous improvement

You have a responsibility to ensure that your conduct aligns with our company core values and commit to supporting others in providing the highest level of customer service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Project planning related qualification or 3 years industry experience- Essential
• Membership of appropriate technical / professional body- Desirable
• Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent- Relevant training will be provided if required

Experience & Knowledge

• Design and engineering project experience- Essential
• Use of Microsoft Project and Primavera- Essential
• Previous experience in the nuclear industry- Desirable
• Broad working knowledge of contract management functions and relevant legislation- Desirable
• Familiar with structuring and presentation of own work- Desirable
• Used to dealing with confidential and commercial information- Desirable
• Familiar with QSHEW operating procedures and requirements etc.- Desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Competent user of MS Office- Essential
• Able to organise and prioritise own work- Essential
• Ability to have a flexible/ adaptable approach to work- Essential
• Ability to work under pressure, retain accuracy and keep to tight deadlines- Essential
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors- Essential
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001- Essential