Project Planner

3 weeks 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 Project Planner to focus on a variety of projects covering site maintenance and refurbishment, including the installation of control systems, updating existing monitoring devices, and the design and implementation of safety systems.

As a Project Planner, you will work within the Project Controls teams across the business on a broad spectrum of projects, all within some of the most tightly regulated environments possible. You should have previous experience using Primavera P6 for planning, managing and executing your project work and an understanding of NEC4 Contracts.

You will support the delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining theIntegrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, scheduleintegrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the programme and businessteams.

Successful Candidates will be responsible for:
Creation of the Work breakdown structure, Resource loading, Project level IMS (Integrated MasterSchedule), and Project-specific basis of scheduling documents.
Input into the month-end process including updating schedule progress, undertaking schedule forecasting, updating milestone status and critical path analysis,and undertaking schedule performance review including EV variance analysis.
Providing Planning input to Investment approval and Change control process, Risk and Opportunity process, and Peer reviews.
Production of Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with the appropriate procedures and guidelines.
Proposing solutions and workarounds to address schedule performance issues.
Ensuring understanding of responsibilities and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with the Company's environmental, health, safety, security, quality and ethics standards.
Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of project members.
Supporting the development of the Assistant Planners.

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.
Have a proactive approach and be a team player.

Package: from £35,000 to £42,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area

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:
Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
Life Assurance
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

"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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