Project Planner

Jobtailor; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

• Develop, baseline and maintain work package schedules in line with SMR planning processes and guidance
• Apply deep knowledge of Primavera P6, including WBS architecture, coding, resource structures and user-defined fields
• Capture and analyse schedule performance, comparing progress vs baseline to support effective decision making
• Work within an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) environment, collaborating with engineering, supply chain, operations, procurement and programme management teams
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, focusing on the theory and application rather than specific toolsets
• Manage change control and baseline updates, ensuring accurate reflection of approved programme shifts
• Provide mentoring and coaching to junior or apprentice planners as needed, supporting their development as our planning capability grows

Requirements

• Strong Primavera P6 practitioner‑level capability (front‑end scheduling + architecture)
• Working within an IMS / MIP structure, including horizontal & vertical logic
• Knowledge of EVM principles and value management concepts
• Change management and baseline control
• Experience supporting complex programmes — from engineering to construction to large‑scale technical delivery
• Nuclear background is useful but not essential; complexity is more important
• Skilled at working with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, programme management, operations, supply chain and procurement
• Understanding of NEC‑style contractual requirements for schedules (advantageous, not essential)
• Primavera P6 Practitioner – mandatory
• APM PMQ (or working towards) – mandatory/flexible
• APM PPC Practitioner (or equivalent) – desirable/willing to work towards
• Experience within a project controls / PMO environment on complex programmes

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Primavera P6 for developing and maintaining work package schedules, with a strong focus on Earned Value Management and change control processes. Capable of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support complex programme delivery and mentoring junior planners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Primavera P6 Practitioner
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Change Management
• Project Controls / PMO Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Work Package Scheduling
• WBS Architecture
• Schedule Performance Analysis
• Baseline Control
• Complex Programme Support

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Coaching

Certifications & Qualifications

• APM PMQ
• APM PPC Practitioner

Industry Keywords

• Nuclear Background
• NEC-Style Contractual Requirements
• Multidisciplinary Teams

Tools & Technologies

• Primavera P6