Senior Project Planner

1 month ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom AWE Full time
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK's ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

AWE is currently looking for a Senior Project Planner with Primavera P6 experience to provide project planning expertise to internal and external customers within construction related projects.

As a Senior Project Planner, you will be focusing on a critical project in one of the biggest construction programmes in the UK. The role is multifaceted and involves working with many different partners so the ability to form strong relationships is essential along with previous stakeholder engagement experience.

You will work within the Project Controls team within some of the most tightly regulated environments possible. Previous planning experience within the construction industry is key, along with NEC contract knowledge.

You will be implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm. Delivery of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Project Controls Manager with emergent projects as directed by the Business. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key project stakeholders.

Successful Candidates will be responsible for:
Developing high-quality, integrated schedules in Primavera P6 ensuring ensure a range of stakeholders are involved in the development and approval of baseline schedules
Ensuring the programme reflects all required milestones, key dates and dependencies
Tracking progress against the project schedule including forecasting of potential problem areas and proposing mitigation measures to support decision making
Providing planning and scheduling expertise in support of a project team or wider programme, sharing knowledge with and supporting less experienced members of the team

A typical day for a Senior Planner could look like this:

Leading on and contributing to the creation of project baselines, adding value to performance reporting and forecasting and assessment of schedule submissions from key interfaces. Meeting and working with Project Managers and some of the most innovative specialists, providing them with the guidance they need to manage and control their project delivery. Input into project business cases and change control process, risk and opportunity process and peer review. Supporting and developing members of staff, including our trainee, apprentice and graduate programmes.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:
Demonstrable experience in development, integration, and analysis of project plans
Knowledge or experience of using best practice planning processes and tools
Knowledge and understanding of confidence modelling processes and techniques
Highly developed interpersonal skills focused on achieving and maintaining effective working relationships to meet the project goals
Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to read and interpret charts and spreadsheets
Ability to manage priorities and work to challenging timescales
Ability to deliver objectives on time and to high quality with minimum supervision

Package: from £48,000 to £65,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Location - Aldermaston

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
270 hours of annual leave (that's at least 25 days plus bank holidays), and every other Friday off work.
Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include. funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13%, depending on your own contribution).
Life Assurance.
Free onsite parking

"This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time."

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.

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