Planning Engineer - Sizewell

Morson Talent; Leiston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the engineering sector is seeking a Planning Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role supports critical nuclear energy projects, focusing on defueling and decommissioning programmes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a structured environment that values safety and technical excellence. You will be responsible for developing and managing project schedules using Primavera P6, integrating various data to ensure successful project delivery. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, this organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working arrangements to support your professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Digital GP access

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project lifecycles within regulated sectors.
• Ability to manage cost/resource data and build schedules from first principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage robust project schedules integrating risk and resource data.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely schedule delivery.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project Management

Risk Management

Cost Management

Resource Management

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Title: Planning Engineer
Location: Leiston
Role Type: Permanent
About the Company
We're working with a leading engineering and project services organisation that supports major clients in the nuclear energy sector. Operating across highly regulated environments, they are committed to safety, innovation, and delivering long-term solutions that shape the UK's energy future.

This employer offers an outstanding benefits package, including private medical cover, digital GP access, enhanced parental leave, professional development support, and a range of community-focused initiatives. Flexible working arrangements are a key part of their culture, helping people thrive both personally and professionally.

About the Role
We are recruiting a Planning Engineer to support a key nuclear energy client at Sizewell. This role is part of a wider project management and controls team, contributing to nuclear defueling and decommissioning programmes across the UK. Youll be working within a structured environment that values collaboration, safety, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and manage robust project schedules, integrating risk, cost, and resource data.
- Support planning for the full project lifecycle, with a focus on defueling and ALR2 commitments.
- Create and maintain cost- and resource-loaded schedules using Primavera P6.
- Establish and monitor baselines, work breakdown structures, and project control frameworks.
- Integrate third-party schedules and provide consolidated reporting to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with project teams, engineers, and client stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely schedule delivery.
- Produce clear, insightful reports aligned to agreed cycles and governance.

Skills & Experience Required
- HNC/HND (preferably in an engineering discipline) or relevant equivalent experience.
- Strong experience across project and programme lifecycles within regulated sectors (nuclear preferred).
- Skilled in Primavera P6 and planning best practices.
- Ability to manage cost/resource data, build schedules from first principles, and communicate with stakeholders.

For more information, contact Cate Green at (url removed) or (phone number removed).