Project Planner

6 months ago

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 support delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the programme and business teams.

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 planning tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for planning, managing, and executing your project work and an understanding of NEC4 Contracts.- Develop and maintain EVM compliant IMS in accordance with functional procedures and guidelines.- Validate and verify schedule data provided by suppliers (internal and external to AWE) prior to appropriate incorporation within IMS.- Provide planning input to project throughout the project lifecycle at the appropriate level.- Support the Senior Planner with emergent projects as directed by Business Management Manager.A typical day for a Senior Planner could look like this:
Leading on and contributing to the creation and maintenance of project baselines, adding value to performance reporting and forecasting and assessment of a variety of lower level schedules or project progress reports. 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.- 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 £38,000 to £42,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Location - Reading

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)-
- 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._

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