Senior Project Planner

Laing O'Rourke; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering and construction company is seeking a Senior Project Planner for the Sizewell C Project. You will develop and manage project programmes for a nuclear infrastructure project, collaborating closely with multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering and proficiency in Primavera P6. This role offers hybrid working arrangements, promoting a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing construction programmes in a civil engineering environment.
• Some experience with planning reinforced concrete works.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes for the Nuclear Island.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish optimal construction sequence.
• Monitor project performance and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with various teams to manage time-related matters.
• Liaise with site teams to track progress and resolve issues.

Skills

Primavera P6 planning software

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Project Coordination

Education

Degree or industry-recognised qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Planner - Main Civils

Location: London/Ipswich with Hybrid Working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Join the exciting journey of one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at Sizewell C!

The Civil Works Alliance is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Project Planner to assist with the delivery of the Sizewell C Project. The SZC client have appointed the CWA which includes three delivery contractors (Laing O'Rourke, Bouygues and Balfour Beatty) to undertake the civils work scope of Enabling Earthworks, Main Civil Works and Marine and Tunnelling.

The Senior Planning Engineer within Main Civils will work closely with the Senior Planning Manager for the Nuclear Island and the wider MCW team. This role takes the lead in developing, managing, coordinating, and monitoring the project programme for a selection of building structures within the Nuclear Island of the proposed power plant, ensuring alignment with Main Civils' overall objectives and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed, short-term, and overall project programmes for the Nuclear Island, ensuring alignment with Project Requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish the optimal construction sequence and methodology for efficient delivery.
• Monitor project performance, advising on impacts and recommending improvements while defining resource needs.
• Coordinate with supply chain, engineering, design, commercial, and construction teams to manage time-related matters and ensure programme adherence.
• Liaise with site teams and supply chain to track progress, resolve issues, and report on labour and resource efficiency.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

Essential:

• Proficient in Primavera P6 planning software.
• Degree or industry-recognised qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing and managing construction programmes in a civil engineering environment, preferably on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Some experience with planning reinforced concrete works.

Desirable:

• Membership of CIOB or MICE.
• Experience with 4D/Synchro modelling.

Why SZC?

This is your chance to contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects, shaping the future of energy while working in a supportive, dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and sustainability at every stage of the journey—from investment to construction and beyond.

About Laing O'Rourke

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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