Project Planner

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in the nuclear industry as a Project Planner. This role offers dynamic opportunities to contribute to critical infrastructure projects that enhance national security. You will be responsible for developing structured planning work packages and managing project schedules using advanced scheduling techniques. Collaborate with multifunctional teams and optimize project execution while ensuring adherence to safety and operational excellence. If you are passionate about making a difference in the nuclear sector and seek a collaborative environment focused on innovation, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Focus on innovation and excellence

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years senior planning experience in construction engineering.
• Proficient in P6 and knowledgeable in construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop structured P6 planning work packages and project schedules.
• Manage cost and resource loaded P6 Programme across project activities.

Skills

P6 Scheduling

Construction Methodologies

Commercial Awareness

IT Skills

Behavioural Traits

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or Project Management

Time Served Apprentice / NVQ Level 2 / C&G

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

AIMS Standard Operating Procedures

Cost/Resource Loading Techniques

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Planner

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Warrington (hybrid)

Start Date: TBC, Depending on Clearance

Salary: Competitive

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.

Role Details:

The nuclear defence sector in the UK is vital for maintaining security and strategic stability.

It offers dynamic and challenging career opportunities for individuals committed to contributing to the country's defence and security.

The sector seeks talented professionals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop standardised and structured P6 planning work packages, using AIMS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Client Procedures and referent knowledge.
• Develop project specific schedules that clearly identify the project processes and linking of activities as required for multifunctional project team interfaces.
• Iterate, with increasing detail, through the life of the Projects-up to, and including, Level 4 for offsite and onsite execution activities.
• Assist in the compilation and maintaining of Planning ‘norms’ from statistical data and be involved in the methodology to be applied in order to ensure that consistent and meaningful data is obtained.
• Develop the programme scope and schedule, ensuring alignment across the whole Mech, EC&I and HVAC team, and Partner Contractors. Develop Supplier scopes and Procurement requirements.
• Optimise the P6 programme including all interfaces with Suppliers, Client functions and other stakeholders. Provide regular feedback to Project Management and Functions.
• Manage the cost and resource loaded P6 Programme.
• Monitor the P6 programme across Work Packs activity and Interfaces, to ensure that pre-Construction and Project Execution tasks are achieved in line with agreed Client requirements.
• Highlight and manage Variations in a proactive manner, with the WP team, in a collaborative constructive manner.

Key Requirements:

Essential:

• Time Served Apprentice / NVQ level 2 / C&G - and / or suitable experience in construction engineering
• HNC/HND (or equal) in an engineering or Project Management discipline.
• Proficient in the use of P6 and cost/resource loading scheduling techniques.
• Knowledge and application of construction methodologies.
• Commercial awareness
• Good behavioural traits
• IT Skills
• Able to achieve SC status readily.
• Minimum of 5 years senior planning experience
• CCNSG Safety Passport Training / IOSH Managing Safety Certificate (shortform)

Preferred:

• ECITB SMTDS / NVQ Level 3 or 4 ACE.
• Degree (or equal) in an engineering or Project Management discipline.
• APM/ACostE accreditation/ qualification or equivalent Engineering Institution
• Previous Nuclear Construction Senior Delivery Role(s).
• Currently SC in Civil Nuclear
• 5-10 years planning experience

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow…