Graduate Project Planner

7 days ago


Culham, United Kingdom UK Atomic Energy Authority Full time

Graduate Project Planner Join to apply for the Graduate Project Planner role at UK Atomic Energy Authority Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating cleaner, carbon‑free energy we badly need. UkAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing tomorrow’s power stations and the skilled workforce to deliver them. Job Description As a Graduate Project Planner, you will work with stakeholders to clearly define all aspects of a project and establish key milestones that determine what needs to be done, when, and how, ensuring outcomes can be achieved with the resources available. You will lead on all elements of project planning, including developing, updating, and monitoring schedules, identifying tasks, activities, interdependencies, and outputs, and tracking progress with the project team throughout the project’s lifecycle. Lead planning activity and work with the project to support delivery of the business case benefits and outcomes, supporting capability building and the use of best practice in planning and reporting. Challenge and test project assumptions to ensure plans are realistic and achievable; develop breakdown structures, quality criteria, product descriptions and monitoring strategy; support the project manager to identify options to optimise delivery through resource smoothing, levelling and rescheduling of activities. Ensure stakeholder responsibilities and needs are understood and addressed in reporting arrangements; develop peer networks across the department. Monitor and analyse planning and scheduling information, reporting progress, slippage and highlighting areas of risk and opportunity. Provide advice on planning processes throughout the lifecycle of the project. Qualifications Degree in Science or Engineering from 2025 or 2026 Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint Driven, with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences Well‑organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload Additional Information £35,227 base salary Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays Flexible and hybrid working options UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under‑represented from some groups and want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds, and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing, actively promotes inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukaea.uk if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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