Graduate Project Planner

Join to apply for the Graduate Project Planner role at UK Atomic Energy Authority UK Atomic Energy Authority provided pay range This range is provided by UK Atomic Energy Authority. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. 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 the power stations of tomorrow 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. Your core responsibilities include: Lead on planning activity and work with the project to support delivery of the business case benefits and outcomes. Support capability building and the use of best practice in planning and reporting. Challenge and test project assumptions to ensure that plans are realistic and achievable. Development of breakdown structures, quality criteria, product descriptions and monitoring strategy. Support the project manager to identify options to optimise delivery through resource smoothing, resource levelling and rescheduling of activities. Ensure that stakeholder responsibilities and needs are understood and addressed in reporting arrangements. Develops 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. As part of the 20% dedicated to training and development, you will complete a core suite of activities aimed at enhancing your professional and business skills, with flexibility to tailor the programme to both your personal development and the needs of your specific role. Qualifications Degree in STEM or Business from 2025 or ‘26 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 to both technical and non-technical audiences Well organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload Additional Information 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 to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. Further information can be found here. UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukaea.uk if you require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Human Resources Industries: Research Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UK Atomic Energy Authority by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Project Planner” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr