Project Planner

VIQU Limited; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology integration company in the UK is seeking a P6 Project Planner to improve project delivery in nuclear contracts. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project schedules and supporting various teams to meet quality and budget standards. The ideal candidate must have strong Primavera P6 skills, experience in project controls, and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Primavera P6 and project controls.
• Experience with NEC3 / 4 contracts, ideally using CEMAR.
• Track record in delay analysis and forensic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead on developing and maintaining detailed project and resource plans.
• Support in developing best-in-class project controls and tools.
• Produce impact programmes and supporting information for project claims.

Skills

Project controls

Primavera P6

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Cost control

Tools

Primavera P6

CEMAR

Job description

P6 Project Planner – Nuclear – Hybrid (Stone, Staffordshire) – Permanent – Competitive Salary + Benefits

Must be eligble for SC Clearance (British Born)

VIQU has partnered with a leading engineering and technology integration company that delivers critical projects across energy, nuclear, renewables, water, and manufacturing . Their work optimises performance in some of the most regulated and demanding environments, and with innovation at their core, they are seeking a P6 Project Planner to join their Nuclear team.

The Role

You’ll lead on developing and maintaining detailed project and resource plans using Primavera P6 , supporting large-scale nuclear contracts worth several £Ms. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, the supply chain, and stakeholders to ensure delivery against agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules and resource allocation plans in Primavera P6 .
• Support the Operations Manager in developing best-in-class project controls, tools, and reports.
• Produce impact programmes, narratives, and supporting information for project claims and delay analysis.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and suppliers to keep projects on track.
• Provide coaching and guidance on planning tools and best practice.
• Support consolidated reporting of sector performance, resource utilisation, and commercial data.

What We’re Looking For :

• Strong skills in Primavera P6 and project controls.
• Experience with NEC3 / 4 contracts, ideally using CEMAR.
• Track record in delay analysis, compensation events, and forensic planning.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in risk management and cost control.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• SC clearance (or eligibility).

Desirable :

• Earned Value Analysis experience.
• Knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and logistics.
• Experience in consolidated reporting, S-curves, and cost planning.

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