Planning Manager

ERSG Ltd; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd is facilitating freelance planning roles in Glasgow/Helensburgh with hybrid work arrangements. We are seeking Planners and Planning Managers for major nuclear-sector projects on contract terms.

SC clearance is required or obtainable, with UK Sole National status preferred. Ideal candidates will have strong P6 Primavera and MS Project experience, plus a solid background in programme management, project controls, critical path, forecasting and progress reporting across construction and

Qualifications

• Freelance/contract planner or senior planner with nuclear project experience.
• SC clearance or ability to obtain clearance.
• Experience across construction, infrastructure, engineering or major projects.
• Strong programme management and project controls background.
• Knowledge of critical path, forecasting and progress reporting.
• UK Sole National status.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining project programmes.
• Managing baseline programmes and programme updates.
• Progress monitoring and reporting.
• Critical path analysis.
• Programme forecasting and risk management.
• Identifying delays and developing mitigation/recovery plans.
• Supporting change management and programme controls.
• Working with project, commercial, engineering and delivery teams.

Skills

Programme management

Project controls

Critical path analysis

Forecasting

Progress reporting

Tools

P6 Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Freelance Planner / Planning Manager - Nuclear

Glasgow / Helensburgh / Hybrid

Freelance / Contract

SC Clearance Required / UK Sole National

I'm currently recruiting for Freelance Planners and Planning Managers to support major projects within the nuclear sector.

These are contract opportunities for experienced planning professionals with backgrounds across construction, infrastructure, engineering or major projects.

The Opportunity

Depending on level, you'll be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining project programmes.
• Managing baseline programmes and programme updates.
• Progress monitoring and reporting.
• Critical path analysis.
• Programme forecasting and risk management.
• Identifying delays and developing mitigation/recovery plans.
• Supporting change management and programme controls.
• Working closely with project, commercial, engineering and delivery teams.
• Engaging with contractors and wider project stakeholders.

I'm looking for:

• Planners / Senior Planners
• Planning Managers
• Strong P6 Primavera and/or MS Project experience
• Construction, infrastructure, engineering or major projects experience
• Strong programme management and project controls background
• Experience with critical path, forecasting and progress reporting
• Nuclear / defence experience is advantageous
• UK Sole National
• Must hold or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance

Glasgow / Helensburgh - Hybrid