Project Planner - Nuclear

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Planning Engineer to support projects in the Nuclear sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing project schedules, managing critical path analysis, and ensuring compliance with NEC contract standards. This role offers an opportunity to work on significant projects with a focus on sustainable solutions and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Nuclear sector preferred.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts, especially options A, C & E.
• Significant experience in schedule planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules for project delivery and manage Critical Path Analysis.
• Monitor project interdependencies and maintain compliance with standards.
• Conduct Schedule Performance Index & Variance analysis.

Skills

Critical Path Analysis

Earned Value Management

Schedule Planning

Forecasting

Reporting

Tools

P6 scheduling software

Job description

Job Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

We are looking for a Planning Engineer to join our Nuclear Consultancy business supporting some of the UK's largest Nuclear work. The projects combine both new build and decommissioning within a structured collaborative environment working with colleagues who are focused on innovative solutions and teamwork where the focus is on delivery of programme outputs.

As part of our Programme and Project Management team, you'll help deliver some of the biggest, most iconic projects imaginable, with some of the best talent around. With your energy, agility and a keen eye for detail, you'll deliver transformational outcomes for multiple clients every day.

The role sits within our global business area Resilience. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. We address challenges like climate change, urbanization, and biodiversity loss, and aim to protect our environment while supporting sustainable development.

Role accountabilities:

1. Development of schedules for baseline and subsequent development of detailed project schedules to support project delivery.
2. Manage and report on Critical Path Analysis.
3. Assess subcontractor programs as per NEC requirements.
4. Ensure baseline and detailed project schedules remain aligned and compliant with standards.
5. Monitor interdependencies between projects and programmes, recording and tracking impacts.
6. Maintain baseline schedules through change control, reflecting scope modifications.
7. Maintain the Work Breakdown Structure per client processes.
8. Conduct Schedule Performance Index & Schedule Variance analysis, root cause analysis, and provide recommendations and recovery plans.
9. Involvement in pre-contract management and assessment work.
10. Ensure the integrity of baseline and progressed schedules.

Additional responsibilities include willingness to travel to site or client offices in Bridgwater and/or Bristol two days a week.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in the Nuclear sector preferred; candidates with public sector project experience in regulated environments (water, rail, aviation, etc.) are encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with NEC contracts, especially options A, C & E.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management.
• Knowledge of Critical Path Analysis.
• Proficiency with P6 scheduling software.
• Significant experience in schedule planning, forecasting, and reporting.

Why Arcadis?

We believe everyone's contribution matters. We foster a skills-based approach, enabling you to leverage your unique experience to shape your career and maximize impact. You'll do meaningful work, helping deliver sustainable solutions for a better planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We aim to be an employer of choice, providing a great workplace for all. We believe diverse teams develop the most innovative ideas. Our equality and inclusion initiatives focus on multiple ED&I workstreams, including race, faith, LGBT+, and more. We value a diverse workforce as key to our success.