Project Controls Support

Nuclear Restoration Services; Dounreay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 13.5%

28 days leave + bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working

Relocation assistance

Healthcare options

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) at Dounreay requires a planning-focused Project Controls professional to support programme delivery. You will develop and maintain project plans, monitor baselines and milestones, and provide performance insight to the delivery teams.

Ideal candidates will have an HNC in Science/Engineering or equivalent, proven experience in planning and scheduling, and strong analytical/problem‑solving skills to communicate complex performance data to stakeholders at all

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Experience in project controls environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate project performance information clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and analysing project plans and schedules.
• Monitoring progress against baselines and milestones.
• Supporting project teams with planning and project controls expertise.
• Applying project controls best practice and company procedures.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

HNC in Science/Engineering

Job description

At Dounreay, we're seeking a planning-focused Project Controls professional to support programme delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams, providing the planning expertise and performance insight needed to keep projects on track.

What will you be doing?

You'll work in a highly regulated environment, supporting project delivery through effective planning, baseline management and project controls activities. Working closely with project teams, you'll monitor progress, analyse performance against approved schedules, identify emerging issues and provide valuable insight to support decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, maintaining and analysing project plans and schedules.
• Monitoring progress against approved baselines and programme milestones.
• Supporting project teams with planning and project controls expertise.
• Applying project controls best practice and Dounreay procedures.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced planner who understands the critical role that effective scheduling and performance management play in successful project delivery. You'll be comfortable working in a complex project environment, analysing data, identifying trends and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

You will ideally have:

• HNC in Science/Engineering or equivalent qualification plus experience
• Proven experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Experience working within a project controls environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to communicate project performance information clearly and effectively.
• Post specific physical capability analysis assessment

Why Join NRS Dounreay?

• Play an integral role in a critical national programme
• Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of complex decommissioning activities
• Help uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality
• Make a direct impact on protecting people, the environment, and site infrastructure
• Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options