Senior P6 Planner

AWE; England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Senior Project Planner to support various complex manufacturing projects. The role involves leading project baselines, enhancing performance reporting, and collaborating closely with Project Managers. A strong background in planning, especially with P6, is essential. The position offers a 9-day working fortnight, 270 hours of holiday, and a market-leading pension scheme, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced planners.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

270 hours holiday

Market-leading contributory pension scheme

Family-friendly policies and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of true planning experience including network logic and float paths.
• Ability to manage varied and changing priorities.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of project baselines.
• Enhance performance reporting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on project delivery.

Skills

Planning experience

Strong proficiency with P6

Excel proficiency

Prioritisation skills

Judgment calls in planning

Job description

Senior Project Planner – Manufacturing Projects

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke – 100% onsite working required

Package: 49,830 – 67,000 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9‑day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is looking for a Proficient Senior Project Planner to support the delivery of a range of complex and interesting manufacturing projects. You'll be part of a project controls team working on diverse projects that include cutting‑edge technology, ensuring the correct capabilities, models, processes and codes essential to deliver our mission.

Proficiency with planning software is critical and will be assessed as part of the recruitment process.

What will you be doing?

Your day as a Senior Project Planner could include:

• Leading and contributing to the creation of project baselines.
• Adding value to performance reporting, forecasting, and assessing subcontractor schedule submissions.
• Collaborating with Project Managers and technical specialists to guide management and control of project delivery.
• Contributing to project business cases, change control processes, risk and opportunity management, and peer reviews.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• 2‑5 years of true planning experience, including:
  • Network logic, float paths, WBS/CBS creation, possibly EVM, resource levelling, monthly update cycles, change control, What‑If analysis, fragnets, etc.
  • Ability to make sound judgment calls on planning and deliver to the business rhythm.
• Strong proficiency and experience with P6
• Strong prioritisation skills to manage varied and changing priorities.
• Good IT skills, including Excel as a must.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry (nuclear, oil, construction) is beneficial.

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. If you feel this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply – we'd love to receive your application.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

• 9‑day working fortnight – every other Friday off work.
• 270 hours holiday.
• Market‑leading contributory pension scheme (AWE pays between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family‑friendly policies, professional development opportunities, and more. Full details can be found in the AWE Benefits Guide on our website.

Important things you need to know:

• Interviews are typically 90 minutes on Teams during working hours.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role (funded by AWE).
• The nature of our work means you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV clearance.