Project Planner

Only considering candidates eligible to work in Reading, UK ⚠️

We are looking for a Project Planner (P6) to join our team at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies.

Salary range: £38,140 up to £45,000

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke - attendance onsite required up to 4 days per week

AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Introducing the role:

As a Project Planner, you will work within the Project Controls teams across the business on a broad spectrum of projects, ranging from site maintenance, highly technical scientific and engineering trials and analysis to major capital construction and refurbishment projects, all within some of the most tightly regulated environments possible.

As a Project Planner, along with proficiency in P6, we’d like you to have the following skills experience:

  • Development, integration, and analysis of project plans
  • Must have Civils EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning) experience
  • Best practice planning processes and tools
  • Confidence modelling processes and techniques
  • An analytical approach along with proficiency with interpreting charts and spreadsheets
  • Genuine passion for project delivery - you want to challenge and ask questions to ensure successful delivery

Your day could look like this:

  • Creating the Work breakdown structure, Resource loading, Project level IMS (Integrated Master Schedule), 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
  • Undertaking schedule performance review including EV variance analysis
  • Providing Planning input to Change control process, Risk and Opportunity process, and Peer reviews
  • Producing Planning and EV deliverables
  • Addressing schedule performance issues

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

  • 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work.
  • 270 hours holiday
  • Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
  • A truly meaningful role where your hard work impacts on our mission to keep the nation safe and secure.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

  • We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes

We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during your recruitment journey. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations.

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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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AWE provides warheads for the UK’s nuclear deterrent and offers solutions in counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction.

Working Week

We work a 9 day fortnight. That's 9 slightly longer days over 2 weeks (80 hours total), with every second Friday off.

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Our Vacation Policy

We offer a generous leave policy calculated in hours to accommodate the unique working pattern

Remote Working Policy

We offer opportunities for agile working with a mix of onsite and remote options

Company Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) company contribution
  • Transparent Salaries
  • Generous parental leave
  • Equipment allowance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Professional Development Budget

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • P6
  • Development integration
  • Civils EPCC
  • Planning processes
  • Confidence modelling
  • Analytical approach

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