Planning Engineer

Amentum; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leiston is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to support nuclear projects in the UK. The role involves managing project schedules, working within a highly regulated environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in Primavera and a background in engineering. The company offers competitive benefits, including flexible working hours, professional development funding, and a culture focused on safety and integrity.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working hours

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong track record in highly regulated environments.
• Ability to develop and manage schedules that incorporate risk and resources.
• Experience across the entire project and programme lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules.
• Create plans for the full project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of management.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience in Primavera

Ability to manage project schedules

Leadership

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Amentum are currently recruiting a Senior Planning Engineer of Practitioner level to join our Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team supporting our key client EDF Energy Nuclear Generation with their nuclear fleet in the UK. This is a key role within our Project Management Resource team which is spread across our UK network at all UK sites and stations. You will be part of a large client lead team at EDF's Sizewell B location and this role will support multiple projects within their UK wide project portfolio with a focus on nuclear defueling and nuclear decommissioning.

Responsibilities

• The position is accountable to the client Project Controls Group Head, PPM and/or Operations Manager and are responsible to develop & manage schedules to incorporate risk, change, resource requirements and cost in accordance with EDF Generation Company requirements and standards
• The Planning Engineer will create plans for the full project lifecycle including development and design in the Nuclear Defueling team, supporting delivery of the client's ALR2 commitments
• Everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards and culture
• Good communication and organisational skills are a must with the ability to develop relationships and maintain effective networks and be results-focused with a team-centred approach.
  Minimum of HNC/HND ideally in an Engineering discipline or relevant experience
• Breadth of experience across whole project and programme lifecycle. (e.g. Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation/Commissioning processes)
• Experienced in the latest version of Primavera
• Ability to develop, control, monitor, analyse and report on schedule related aspects for designated projects within a Portfolio
• Establish and monitor a cost and resource loaded, logic linked, baseline plan for the project in accordance with Programme Office processes
• Capture project budgetary costs and resources in the plan to determine time phasing of expenditure and the total project budget
• Able to establish robust Work Breakdown and Project Control Structures in terms of project scope, in accordance with Investment Delivery processes, templates and Procedures
• Leadership to ensure that the project plan embraces the full project work scope, is fit for purpose and is achievable
• Experienced to integrate 3rd party schedules and data into the overall project plan
• Ability to communicate well at all levels of management and can produce monthly reports, to an agreed reporting cycle, through the provision of intelligent information and analysis
  At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Benefits

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.