Project Planner

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the UK is seeking a Project Planner to support critical nuclear power station projects. Responsibilities include developing schedules, monitoring project effectiveness, and ensuring communication among the project team. Candidates should have experience in project planning, proficiency in Primavera, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers opportunities for skill development and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Discounts on cinema and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning within engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle and scheduling techniques.
• Practical use of planning applications including Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the project team is updated on the programme schedule.
• Develop and define project goals and objectives.
• Monitor and analyse project effectiveness.

Skills

Project planning experience

Proficiency in Primavera

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Business process analysis

Education

Relevant qualifications in project management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Telent offers the opportunity to be part of important work that keeps people connected. Join Telent Network Services as a Project Planner for the Hinckley Point C and Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station Projects, the UK's most significant infrastructure developments. This role supports the planning and execution of critical communications and technology systems within a dynamic team of engineers, project managers, and stakeholders, with NEC Contracting and Primavera Programme usage and PMO cost management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the project team is regularly updated and familiar with the programme schedule.
• Support the development of schedules at different lifecycle stages, with the ability to analyse and document inter- and intra-departmental business process flows.
• Provide project performance measurement and reporting.
• Represent and contribute to planning topic discussions and meetings.
• Identify and monitor schedule-related risks and support mitigation measures.
• Develop and define project goals and objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor and analyse project effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative tools.
• Recommend and implement modifications to improve effectiveness and attain project milestones.
• Provide support to Project Managers and Engineers on planning matters.
• Build relationships with managers, engineers, and external suppliers.
• Keep the client team updated on progress.
• Review activity sequencing, durations, resources, and safety requirements.
• Produce tender plans and support bids.
• Promote collaborative planning sessions.
• Review contractual changes and perform critical path analysis.
• Prepare project work breakdown structures and schedules.
• Provide project performance measurement and reporting; identify and monitor schedule-related risks and support mitigation measures.

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning within engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera planning tools and software.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle and scheduling techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse and document business process flows.
• Relevant qualifications in project management or planning.
• Practical use of planning applications including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; excellent report writing and presentation abilities.

What we offer

• A career at Telent with opportunities across sectors, roles, technologies, and customers to develop and learn new skills and make an impact.
• An inclusive culture that respects and values difference and diverse ideas.
• A mature Nuclear Programme team focused on harmony and customer confidence.
• 34 days holiday (including public holidays) with option to buy or sell days annually.
• Company pension scheme and family-friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal.
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping with Telent Reward scheme.