PwE Recruitment Group Limited
Area Planner

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Play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery strategy of one of the UK's most significant nuclear infrastructure projects while influencing outcomes at a programme-wide level.
Introduction
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Area Planner to take on a highly strategic position within a complex, large-scale nuclear project. Working closely with senior delivery leadership, you will drive integrated planning, challenge project performance, and help ensure successful delivery across multiple workstreams.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy influencing stakeholders at all levels, and want to contribute to projects that will shape the future of low-carbon energy, this role offers a rewarding and long-term career opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive an area-based planning framework aligned from Level 1 through Level 5 reporting.
- Develop and maintain integrated baseline schedules using Primavera P6.
- Coordinate planning activities across delivery teams, contractors and supply chain partners.
- Analyse project risks, opportunities and schedule impacts to support informed decision-making.
- Challenge delivery performance and schedule reporting to improve project outcomes.
- Produce accurate planning and performance reports for key stakeholders.
- Lead schedule sequencing strategies to optimise project delivery.
- Manage trend and change processes, including performance analysis and reporting.
- Integrate supply chain schedules and planning data into the overall programme.
- Ensure compliance with project planning standards, procedures and governance requirements.
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Qualifications & Requirements
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years' planning experience on major projects.
- Proven experience within highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, energy, oil & gas or large infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of integrated planning methodologies and project controls.
- Advanced Primavera P6 expertise.
- Experience using Synchro and 4D planning tools.
- Knowledge of EPC project delivery within a UK environment.
- Background coordinating multiple stakeholders and complex interfaces.
- Site-based experience involving mechanical, electrical or major installation activities.
- Proactive, self-sufficient approach with the ability to influence and challenge effectively.
What's in it for you
The Nuclear Energy sector offers outstanding long-term career prospects, industry-leading projects, and the opportunity to contribute to the UK's energy future. With significant investment across new nuclear and emerging technologies, professionals in this field benefit from strong job security, continuous development opportunities and exposure to some of the most technically challenging projects in the world.


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- Competitive salary and market-leading package.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- 4 days per week based at HPC site.
- Long-term project stability and career progression.
- Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure programmes.
- Opportunities to support future nuclear and energy projects.
- Access to advanced planning and project controls technologies.
- Collaborative and highly experienced project teams.
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
- Excellent benefits package.
Our Client
Our Client is a globally recognised engineering and technology organisation delivering innovative solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges across science, security and sustainability. Their culture encourages curiosity, collaboration and continuous improvement, empowering people to challenge convention and drive meaningful progress.
With a reputation for technical excellence and investment in career development, Our Client offers ambitious professionals the opportunity to contribute to major programmes while building a long-term and rewarding career.
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If you are an experienced Area Planner ready to make a significant impact on a major nuclear programme, we would love to hear from you.
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