Planning and Project Controls Consultants

Assystem GmbH; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the nuclear industry is seeking a Planning and Project Controls Consultant to deliver complex projects. The role involves expert-level planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management, ensuring projects meet objectives on time and within budget. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and several years of experience, with proficiency in planning software and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a pension scheme, generous leave, and reimbursement of professional fees.

Benefits

Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Qualifications

• 3–10+ years of experience in planning and project controls on large-scale projects.
• Relevant certifications preferred: PMP, PMI-SP, AACE CCP or PSP, PRINCE2.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and performance, generating reports.
• Support risk management activities and cost forecasting.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Planning and Project Controls Consultants

The UK government has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies.

Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design engineering & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy.

By acquiring Logikal in 2023, Assystem reaffirmed their commitment to the UK’s energy transition by combining strengths with a long-established provider of expertise to the transport & infrastructure sectors. We deliver professional services within PMO project delivery, particularly in the areas of project planning, project controls, risk management and enhanced business intelligence.

Based on these solid foundations, our team continues to build on its existing capability and has ambitious plans to develop its reach within both the transport & infrastructure sectors and through the additional opportunities offered via the Assystem network within the nuclear sector.

Our objectives will ultimately be defined by our ability to attract and retain those talented individuals who share our vision and wish to join us in shaping the future.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Planning and Project Controls Consultant to support the successful delivery of complex projects by providing expert-level planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management services. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Define and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and ensure alignment with cost and resource plans.

Monitor project progress and performance, generating reports and dashboards (e.g., S-curves, earned value analysis, KPIs).

Track and control project costs, perform variance analysis, and support cost forecasting.

Support risk management activities, including schedule and cost risk analysis.

Assess impact of changes, manage baseline revisions, and support claims preparation.

Facilitate regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, and construction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

3–10+ years of experience in planning and project controls on large-scale projects.

Proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and analytical tools (Excel, Power BI).

Strong understanding of project management processes, cost control, and risk management.

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Relevant certifications (preferred): PMP, PMI-SP, AACE CCP or PSP, PRINCE2.

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed

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.

Are you a prospective or recent graduate?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!