Planner - HPC

NRL; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 75,600 - 92,400; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking an Area Planner to assist in coordinating planning activities for a major project in Somerset. This role involves managing integrated schedules and ensuring alignment with project objectives through effective collaboration.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and experience in regulated environments like nuclear. Salary for this position is £84,000 based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Experience in planning or project controls within complex, regulated environments.
• Knowledge of integrated planning methods for major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain integrated schedules aligned with project objectives.
• Produce regular planning reports for decision-making.
• Support risk identification using data-led insights.

Skills

Planning or project controls experience

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of integrated planning methodologies

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction or related field

Tools

Planning systems

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for an Area Planner to support one of our major clients with the coordination and delivery of planning activities across a major project. This role focuses on producing accurate, high‑quality planning outputs, aligned to project strategy within a complex and regulated environment. You will contribute to an integrated, digitally enabled planning approach, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment across all levels of the project.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Area Planner, you will manage and maintain integrated schedules, ensuring plans are logically structured and aligned with project objectives. You will work with internal teams and supply chain partners to provide clear, timely reporting and support decision‑making through effective planning insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and managing integrated schedules aligned to work breakdown structures.
• Driving planning activities across multiple levels, ensuring consistency between strategic and detailed plans.
• Supporting the identification and assessment of risks and opportunities using data‑led insights.
• Reviewing and challenging schedule performance to support overall project delivery.
• Producing regular planning reports in line with agreed cycles.
• Contributing to sequencing strategies to optimise delivery outcomes.
• Integrating supply chain schedules into the overall project plan.
• Managing schedule changes and tracking performance indicators.
• Ensuring compliance with planning standards, governance, and document control requirements.
• Collaborating across teams to support coordinated delivery.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Experience in planning or project controls within complex, regulated environments (e.g. energy or nuclear).
• Knowledge of integrated planning methodologies on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience using planning and project controls systems.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret planning data.
• Good stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.

Location: Somerset

Salary: £84,000 (based on skills and experience)

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