Project Planner

Urenco Global; Capenhurst; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Private Medical & Dental Cover

Flexible Benefits

Training & Development

Job summary

Urenco in Capenhurst/Birchwood seeks a Project Planner to join our Government Services function, serving as the key interface between site teams and Group stakeholders to ensure planning, coordination and delivery across complex programmes.

You will develop, maintain and optimise project schedules that reflect scope, resources and milestones, provide planning insight and reporting to support informed decision-making and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Project planning qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Significant experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle, from concept development through to project handover.
• Experience of brownfield projects, turnarounds, shutdowns, or outage activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Planning: Facilitate planning workshops and interactive scheduling sessions; Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and baseline programmes; Ensure schedules reflect project scope, milestones, resources, and interfaces.
• Support Project Delivery: Provide planning expertise throughout the project lifecycle; Integrate contractor and supplier schedules into the overall programme; Identify schedule risks, opportunities, and recovery actions.
• Drive Planning Excellence: Maintain alignment between project schedules and project estimates; Support reporting, forecasting, and performance monitoring; Promote planning best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Planning software

Education

Project Planning qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low‑carbon energy, playing a critical role in delivering secure, reliable nuclear fuel solutions worldwide. We are focused on enabling the sustainable generation of electricity for customers around the world while operating to the highest environmental, social, and regulatory standards.

Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low‑carbon energy, playing a critical role in delivering secure, reliable nuclear fuel solutions worldwide. We are focused on enabling the sustainable generation of electricity for customers around the world while operating to the highest environmental, social, and regulatory standards.

In addition, as part of a strategically important industry, Urenco is now required to support the UK Government in exploring options to re‑establish nuclear fuel capabilities to produce reactor fuel for defence purposes.

To support this new project, we are seeking a Project Planner to join our team in Capenhurst/Birchwood. In this role, you will work within our Government Services function as a key interface between site teams and Group stakeholders to ensure effective planning, coordination, and delivery across complex programmes.

You will develop, maintain, and optimise project schedules that support the successful delivery of major capital projects. Working closely with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, you will ensure schedules accurately reflect project scope, resources, interfaces, and key milestones throughout the project lifecycle.

You will play a critical role in providing planning insight, schedule analysis, and performance reporting to support informed decision‑making and successful project delivery.

At Urenco, we're committed to helping you be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all, of what we're looking for, we still encourage you to apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people and offer market‑leading training, development, coaching, and mentoring opportunities from some of the brightest minds in the industry.

What You’ll Do

Lead Project Planning

• Facilitate planning workshops and interactive scheduling sessions.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and baseline programmes.
• Ensure schedules accurately reflect project scope, milestones, resource requirements, and key interfaces.

Support Project Delivery

• Provide planning expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Integrate contractor and supplier schedules into the overall project programme.
• Identify schedule risks, opportunities, and recovery actions to support successful project delivery.

Drive Planning Excellence

• Maintain alignment between project schedules and project estimates.
• Support project reporting, forecasting, and performance monitoring activities.
• Promote planning best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.

What Do You Need to Thrive in This Role?

Qualifications

• Project Planning qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.

Experience

• Significant experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Demonstrable experience across the full project lifecycle, from concept development through to project handover.
• Experience of brownfield projects, turnarounds, shutdowns, or outage activities.

Technical & Professional Capability

• Strong project planning and scheduling expertise.
• Experience developing and managing integrated project schedules.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in relevant planning software and project controls tools.

Behavioural Attributes

• Collaborative and solutions‑focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical capability.
• Results‑driven with a commitment to continuous improvement.

What Can You Expect From Us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper.

• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day every two years (up to 30 days), plus 13 additional flexible days. Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days.
• Family‑Friendly Policies: A wide range of policies to support work‑life balance and family needs.
• Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution plan with up to 16% employer contribution.
• Private Medical & Dental Cover: Single cover, with the option to purchase additional benefits.
• Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, income protection, and benefits tailored to your lifestyle.
• Training & Development: Personalised learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.

Security Vetting

Due to the nature of the industry in which Urenco operates, successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of the required vetting and screening checks.

Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

As a truly global organisation with operations in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our differences make us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

Because together, we are One Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.