Senior Project Planner

DBD International; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% bonus

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Private health insurance

Private dental

Job summary

DBD International, a nuclear engineering consultancy, seeks a Senior Project Planner to lead planning, scheduling and delivery of complex projects using Primavera P6. You will develop robust schedules, monitor progress and provide clear reporting to enable effective delivery.

The role requires flexible hours and strong coordination with project managers, engineers and clients to align plans with objectives, risk and change control, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related field.
• Senior project planning experience in nuclear or closely regulated sectors.
• Strong Primavera P6 skills to develop and analyse complex schedules.
• Good understanding of project controls, baselining, progress measurement and change control.
• Knowledge of nuclear delivery environments and safety/regulatory requirements.
• Analytical, organisational and communication excellence with stakeholders.
• PM/Planning qualification such as PMI, APM or AACE is advantageous.
• Current SC level clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Establish integrated schedules with milestones, dependencies and resources.
• Coordinate with managers, engineers and clients to align plans with delivery objectives.
• Monitor progress against baselines, identify variances and propose corrective actions.
• Produce planning reports, progress updates and schedule forecasts.
• Support schedule risk analysis, change management and impact assessments.
• Review contractor programs for interfaces and alignment with objectives.
• Ensure schedules meet nuclear safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide planning guidance and promote best practices in scheduling and controls.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and reporting standards.

Skills

Project scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting & dashboards

Schedule risk analysis

Critical path management

Project controls

Communication with senior stakeholders

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Role summary: DBD International is a nuclear engineering consultancy providing specialist project management, planning and engineering support across the nuclear sector. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to support the planning, scheduling and delivery of complex nuclear engineering projects. The successful candidate will have strong experience using Primavera P6, with the ability to develop and maintain robust project schedules, monitor progress and provide clear, accurate reporting to support effective project delivery.

This role requires flexible working hours

What you will be doing:

• Developing, managing and maintaining detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.

• Establishing and maintaining integrated project schedules, including key milestones, dependencies, critical paths and resource requirements.

• Working closely with project managers, engineers, clients and other stakeholders to ensure project plans align with delivery objectives.

• Monitoring project progress against baseline schedules, identifying variances, risks and potential delays, and recommending corrective actions.

• Producing regular project planning reports, progress updates, schedule forecasts and critical path analysis.

• Supporting project controls activities, including schedule risk analysis, change management and impact assessments.

• Reviewing contractor and supplier programmes to assess progress, identify interfaces and ensure alignment with overall project objectives.

• Ensuring project schedules reflect nuclear industry requirements, including relevant safety, quality, regulatory and governance considerations.

• Providing planning expertise and guidance to project teams, promoting best practice in project scheduling and controls.

• Supporting the continuous improvement of planning processes, procedures and reporting standards.

Formal qualifications or training:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline, or relevant equivalent experience.

• Demonstrable experience in a senior project planning role within the nuclear industry or a closely related highly regulated sector.

• Strong practical experience using Primavera P6 to develop, manage and analyse complex project schedules.

• Good understanding of project controls, critical path methodology, schedule baselining, progress measurement and change control.

• Knowledge of nuclear project delivery environments, including relevant safety, quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams and senior stakeholders.

• A recognised project management or planning qualification, such as APM, PMI or AACE certification, would be advantageous.

• Current SC level clearance or higher.

Make a Difference with DBD:

At DBD, we know you're looking for more than just a job - you aspire to make a real impact in the nuclear industry. We offer unique opportunities for growth, empowering you to take influential roles within client organisations.

Our dedicated team collaborates with clients to positively influence projects across Defence, Decommissioning and New Builds. Having doubled in headcount year-on-year,over the past two years, we continue to welcome new, talented individuals to our team.

We're committed to your success. DBD invests in your development and supports your career trajectory in any direction you want to take it.

Join us to play a key role in shaping the nuclear sector's future.

Make a difference today with DBD.

Benefits: up to 20% bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, private health insurance, private dental, and more