Nuclear Onsite Project Planner (Primavera P6)

ALTEN LTD - UK; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Project Planner to support onsite construction activities for a major nuclear new build programme. The role focuses on installation planning, coordination with Construction Management, Engineering, Quality, and Quantity Surveying to develop short-term plans and daily progress tracking.

You will work with Primavera P6 to forecast, prioritise, and adjust schedules, ensuring material availability, approved work packs, and workforce readiness are aligned with site

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Project Planning, Installation Planning, Construction Coordination, or Site Production Planning.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience supporting Mechanical and/or Electrical installation activities on major construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience working within large-scale infrastructure, energy, industrial, defence, or nuclear projects.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site execution, and short-term work planning.
• Ability to work effectively with construction, engineering, quality, and project teams to drive productivity and resolve issues.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Shift S+1 Installation Plan in collaboration with Construction Management, Site Supervision, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Use Primavera P6 to support construction planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and forecasting activities.
• Ensure installation plans consider material availability, approved work packs, workforce availability, and site constraints.
• Lead Shift S+1 Validation Meetings and daily Shift Kick-Off Meetings.
• Support the development and maintenance of the 16 Week Look Ahead (16WLA) schedule.
• Produce contingency and alternative work plans to minimise the impact of site disruptions and unexpected blockers.

Skills

Project Planning

Installation Planning

Construction Coordination

Site Production Planning

Primavera P6

Nuclear installation experience

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or equivalent military experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Project Planner to support onsite construction activities for a major nuclear new build programme. The role focuses on installation planning, coordination with Construction Management, Engineering, Quality, and Quantity Surveying to develop short-term plans and daily progress tracking.

You will work with Primavera P6 to forecast, prioritise, and adjust schedules, ensuring material availability, approved work packs, and workforce readiness are aligned with site