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About the opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a long-term framework at Sellafield. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects.
The Role
As a Planning Engineer some of your responsibilities could include:
Develop, update and maintain full lifecycle project schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives and delivery targets.
Update and maintain Programme-level tactical/delivery plans.
Work closely with Project Managers to support project forecasting, progress reporting, and scenario planning for change requests.
Generate resource profiles to support the efficient deployment of project resources.
Produce and interpret earned value management (EVM) metrics, including performance analysis and variance reporting.
Ensure programmes comply with NEC 3/4 contract requirements and utilise CEMAR for contract management activities.
Attend regular progress meetings to capture schedule updates and to provide clear insight on programme performance and critical path impacts
As a Planning Engineer you will already have:
Experience in a project planning role within engineering, construction, or nuclear sectors.
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and other planning methodologies.
Proficient in creating detailed costed & resourced schedules, progress updates, and performance analytics.
A positive can-do attitude, excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse project teams.
Experience with IWM (Integrated Work Management)
Our Culture
Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.
When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.
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