Project Planner

Rolls-Royce SMR; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Project Planner to develop and maintain work package schedules for cutting-edge design projects in the Nuclear industry. Candidates should have experience in project management tools and team leadership. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, contributing to sustainable energy generation.

Benefits

Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%

Benefits Allowance of £2,200 per annum

Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions

28 days holiday (+ public holidays)

Private Medical Insurance - BUPA

Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay

£250 for home office purchases

Qualifications

• Experience working in a planning team environment.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior staff.
• Knowledge of the Nuclear sector and Engineering programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain work package schedules for projects.
• Analyze schedule data and advise on corrective actions.
• Provide training and coaching to the planning team.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Knowledge of Primavera P6

Earned Value Management

Change management

Education

Relevant degree or certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Project management tools

Job description

Ref: 437

Department: Programme Management

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: £48,000 - £62,500

Closing date: 28/08/2025

Role Related

Role Title: Project Planner

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Project Planner, to be involved in industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.

A project planer works as part of project delivery team and will be accountable for the development and maintenance of work package schedule(s). The project planner will be the planning and scheduling SME and will support the team, gain their buy in, during the building robust work package schedule(s) that capture 100% of work scope. The work package schedules must be built in accordance with SMR planning processes and guidelines. Once a robust, fit for purpose schedule is established and baselined, it is the role of the project planner to update the schedule(s) in accordance with the progress of work scope completed to date. The project planner will also have the accountability to analyse the schedule data by checking progress forecast dates Vs baseline dates and then use this data advise to aid decision making within the project team on corrective actions.

Key Results & What can be achieved in the role

• Schedule maturity (schedule construction)
• Schedule maturity (fit for purpose)
• Training and coaching to the business as and when required
  
  

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Key Selection Criteria

Leading a team

• Experience of working in a planning team environment
• Experience of coaching and mentoring
• Experience in providing training to junior staff on the role and associated processes
  
  

Knowledge and experience of working within an integrated programme

• Knowledge, experience of the structure and reporting of a Master Integrated Plan (MIP) or Integrated Master Plan (IMS) and its associated Integrated milestone schedule (Horizontal and Vertical Logic)
• Working with key stakeholders within the integrated Programme (Engineering, Supply Chain & Procurement, Programme Management, Operations and Manufacture)
  
  

Knowledge of project management tools, systems, and process

• Knowledge and experience of Primavera P6 (both front end scheduling and architecture (WBS, Resource dictionary, coding, and user defined fields)
• Knowledge and experience of Earned Value Management and EVM systems
• Knowledge and experience of change management and baseline change control
  
  

Technical knowledge of Nuclear, Engineering programmes

• Knowledge and experience of working in the Nuclear sector
• Knowledge and experience of working on complex programmes
• Knowledge and experience in Engineering design maturity
  
  

Pay And Benefits

We anticipate paying a salary of between £48,000 - £62,500 DOE plus:-

• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
  
  

Company Related

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance

Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check