Senior Planner

GTC Recruitment; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

GTC Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support complex engineering and programme activities at AWE. You will manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and provide planning and project controls expertise.

The role requires strong Primavera P6 skills, robust schedule management, and proven EVM and SPI analysis experience. Active DV preferred; nuclear/defense exposure is advantageous. Based in Aldermaston, on-site, with a potential 4-day condensed week.

Qualifications

• Strong senior planning and project controls experience.
• Excellent Primavera P6 experience.
• Experience with IMS and schedule management.
• Proven EVM and SPI analysis experience.
• Nuclear, defence, aerospace or rail experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Provide planning and project controls expertise.
• Undertake critical path and network analysis.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasting.

Skills

Senior planning experience

Primavera P6

Schedule management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Job description

The Role

Location: Aldermaston - Full-time onsite

Contract: 18 months

Rate: £68.12 per hour Umbrella

IR35: In Scope

Working Pattern: Full-time, with potential 4-day condensed week

Interview: Microsoft Teams

Clearance: Active DV preferred; active SC considered with willingness to undergo DV

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support complex engineering and programme activities at AWE.

You will be responsible for maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), providing planning and project controls expertise, undertaking critical path and network analysis, and supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasting.

Key Requirements

• Strong senior planning/project controls experience.
• Excellent Primavera P6 experience.
• Strong IMS, schedule management and critical path knowledge.
• Proven EVM and SPI analysis experience.
• Experience within complex engineering, corporate or highly regulated environments.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to take ownership and drive effective planning practices.
• Nuclear, defence, aerospace or rail experience advantageous.