Project Planner

TN United Kingdom; Leiston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pivotal nuclear project in the UK and play a crucial role in planning and coordinating essential activities. As a Project Planner, you'll develop and update schedules for procurement, engineering, and manufacturing, ensuring timely delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy solutions while working in a dynamic team environment that values innovation and safety. If you're ready to make an impact in a supportive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in civil engineering project planning.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procurement and engineering schedules.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and report on progress.
• Manage records and highlight issues for resolution.

Skills

Primavera P6 planning software

Project controls skills

Construction programmes

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Join the exciting journey of one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at Sizewell C!

The Civil Works Alliance is seeking a skilled Project Planner to join our Main Civils delivery planning team. This role will support the Planning Lead in managing procurement, engineering, and manufacturing activities, coordinating both conventional supply chains and specialist material suppliers and Tier 2 subcontractors. Due to the nature of the work, some materials and services have significant lead-in times, requiring effective planning and scheduling to ensure timely project delivery.

The primary role includes developing and updating the MCW Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing schedules in coordination with the CWA team, Procurement, Engineering, and the T2 supply chain, ensuring these are integrated with the overall delivery schedule. The Planner will be responsible for capturing and updating progress on Procurement, T2 Engineering, and Manufacturing schedules, identifying any critical schedule slippage, and addressing potential delays.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop, maintain, and update the contract/project procurement and engineering & manufacturing programmes in accordance with the project requirements.
2. Review, comment on, and accept supply chain schedules.
3. Analyse performance, advise the project team of likely impacts, and recommend improvements.
4. Represent the project/business with stakeholders.
5. Report on progress and issues, providing advice on mitigation.
6. Coordinate with internal customers – supply chain, engineering, design, commercial, and construction.
7. Responsible for the delivery of planning and coordination processes.
8. Liaise with site teams and supply chain to check on progress, issues, and review planned progress.
9. Highlight issues for trending and resolution.
10. Manage records and reporting.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Proficient in Primavera P6 planning software.
• Advanced project/programme controls skills.
• At least 3 years of experience in producing construction programmes in a civil engineering environment.
• Degree or industry-recognised qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related sector.
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance, with a focus on accuracy.
• Lateral thinker capable of spotting trends/issues in production data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why SZC?

This is your chance to contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects, shaping the future of energy while working in a supportive, dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and sustainability at every stage of the journey—from investment to construction and beyond.

About Laing O'Rourke

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East, and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, and quality are what our clients want. With over 150 years of experience, Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people, and teamwork. We leverage our extensive experience to deliver certainty for our clients.

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