Nuclear Construction Planner | Primavera P6 & EVM

Quick Release (Automotive) Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to support planning, scheduling, programme controls, and NEC contract management for major nuclear infrastructure projects in the South West UK. You will work with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Engineering, and Project Controls to ensure robust delivery.

The role requires strong knowledge of baseline management, earned value, and change control, with a focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across complex programmes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Planner or Construction Planner.
• Strong experience with Primavera P6.
• Experience delivering projects in Nuclear, Defence, Energy, Utilities, Rail, or Major Infrastructure.
• Experience managing schedule baselines and programme controls.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience with change management and variation control.
• Ability to perform schedule analysis and critical path assessments.
• Experience producing management information and executive reports.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Establish and maintain programme baselines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance against approved baselines.
• Perform Earned Value Management analysis and reporting.
• Track schedule and cost performance metrics.
• Support management of compensation events, change control, variations, and programme impacts under NEC contracts.
• Analyse critical paths, float consumption, and schedule risks.
• Produce programme dashboards, KPIs, and executive reports.
• Manage resource loading, forecasting, and capacity planning.
• Work with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Support risk reviews, mitigation planning, and recovery schedules.
• Ensure governance aligns with nuclear quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Schedule analysis

Contract management awareness

Nuclear/defence/energy sector exp.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or equivalent military experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to support planning, scheduling, programme controls, and NEC contract management for major nuclear infrastructure projects in the South West UK. You will work with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Engineering, and Project Controls to ensure robust delivery.

The role requires strong knowledge of baseline management, earned value, and change control, with a focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across complex programmes.