Planner

ASSYSTEM; Thurso; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSYSTEM is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Senior Project Planner for a home-based role with occasional site visits to Dounreay. The planner will manage project schedules, lead planning efforts, and communicate with stakeholders while leveraging their expertise in the nuclear or defence sectors. Qualifications include strong planning skills and experience with Primavera P6. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading company with over 55 years of global expertise and a commitment to diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Holiday bonuses

Vibrant employee committee

Clear career path

Qualifications

• Skilled in building and maintaining high-quality schedules.
• Experienced in working with Project Leads and stakeholders.
• Confident using Primavera P6 (or similar tools) to sequence and allocate resources.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and control schedules to ensure timely milestone and deliverable completion, in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Lead schedule development both internally and externally with clients.
• Track progress, allocate resources, and manage subcontractor activities.
• Review subcontractor inputs for quality and consistency with project timelines.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, changes, and opportunities.

Skills

Planning Expertise

Collaborative Communicator

P6 Proficiency

Industry Background in Nuclear or Defence

Tech-Savvy

Detail-Oriented

Clear Communicator

Programme Assessor

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Project Management certification (e.g. APM)

Primavera P6 training

Job description

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Location: Thurso (Home-based with occasional site visits to Dounreay)
Security Clearance Required: SC & Sole UK National

As Assystem Defence continues to grow, we’re on the lookout for a dynamic and self-motivated Senior Project Planner to support one of our key Defence clients.

You’ll be embedded within the client’s PMO team, acting as the go-to expert for all things planning. This is a home-based role with occasional travel to the client site at Dounreay.

Your Mission:

️ Project Schedule Management – Develop, monitor, and control schedules to ensure timely milestone and deliverable completion, in collaboration with Project Managers.
Project Planning Leadership – Lead schedule development both internally and externally with clients.
Work Package Coordination – Track progress, allocate resources, and manage subcontractor activities.
Subcontractor Programme Approval – Review for quality and consistency with project timelines.
Stakeholder Communication – Provide regular updates on progress, risks, changes, and opportunities.

Why Join the Assystem Switchers Community?

Over 55 years of global nuclear engineering expertise – we’re top 3 worldwide!
Attractive benefits: Holiday bonuses, a vibrant employee committee, and more
Clear career path: 70% of our managers were promoted internally

We value diversity, innovation, and bold thinkers. Your skills and spirit matter most. Join us and help shape the future!

Job Description

Location: Thurso (Home-based with occasional site visits to Dounreay)
Security Clearance Required: SC & Sole UK National

As Assystem Defence continues to grow, we’re on the lookout for a dynamic and self-motivated Senior Project Planner to support one of our key Defence clients.

You’ll be embedded within the client’s PMO team, acting as the go-to expert for all things planning. This is a home-based role with occasional travel to the client site at Dounreay.

Your Mission:

️ Project Schedule Management – Develop, monitor, and control schedules to ensure timely milestone and deliverable completion, in collaboration with Project Managers.
Project Planning Leadership – Lead schedule development both internally and externally with clients.
Work Package Coordination – Track progress, allocate resources, and manage subcontractor activities.
Subcontractor Programme Approval – Review for quality and consistency with project timelines.
Stakeholder Communication – Provide regular updates on progress, risks, changes, and opportunities.

Why Join the Assystem Switchers Community?

Over 55 years of global nuclear engineering expertise – we’re top 3 worldwide!
Attractive benefits: Holiday bonuses, a vibrant employee committee, and more
Clear career path: 70% of our managers were promoted internally

We value diversity, innovation, and bold thinkers. Your skills and spirit matter most. Join us and help shape the future!

Qualifications

Candidate Profile (Skills & Experience):

Planning Expertise – Skilled in building and maintaining high-quality schedules
Collaborative Communicator – Experienced in working with Project Leads and stakeholders
P6 Proficiency – Confident using Primavera P6 (or similar tools) to sequence and allocate resources
️ Industry Background – Experience in the Nuclear or Defence sectors is a big plus
Tech-Savvy – Especially in MS Office (Excel & MS Project)
Detail-Oriented – Analytical, accurate, and self-driven
️ Clear Communicator – Capable of distilling complex data into concise updates
Programme Assessor – Able to validate subcontractor inputs for accuracy

Qualifications:

Degree (preferred) or equivalent experience
Primavera P6 training (desirable)
Project Management certification (e.g. APM) is a bonus

Additional Information

Additional information

Limited Company Contractor role (Outside IR35)

Location: Scotland ideally
Working Model: Home working with occasional visits to Client Site at Dounreay

Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require Security clearance. To gain this you will be required to be aSole UK national,

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.