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Principal Nuclear Project Planner
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Principal Nuclear Project Planner
Principal Nuclear Project Planner – Nuclear Project Controls Team
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
At a Glance:
"Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the Nuclear Industry?"
This is an exciting opportunity with AECOM’s Nuclear Project Controls Team, delivering complex, safety-critical programmes across the energy and defence sectors. As a Principal Nuclear Project Planner, you will drive team excellence on key projects including:
- Nuclear new build
- Decommissioning
- Critical infrastructure projects
You’ll shape programme and regulatory standards, optimise performance, and integrate advanced digital planning tools, such as Primavera P6.
With continued growth across our nuclear portfolio, we’re seeking ambitious professionals to support high-profile projects while strengthening our team’s capabilities.
What You’ll Do
As a Principal Nuclear Project Planner, your role will include:
Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain fully logic-linked, resource-loaded schedules in Primavera P6
- Create integrated Level 1–4 schedules, aligned with programme controls standards
- Establish Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and coding structures aligned to client reporting requirements
- Develop and manage baseline schedules, including change control processes
- Conduct schedule risk analysis and support quantitative risk assessments
- Perform critical path analysis and conduct scenario modelling
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Programme Controls
- Interface with cost management teams to ensure schedule and cost alignment
- Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting
- Produce weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards
- Analyze schedule performance metrics such as SPI, float trends
- Support forensic schedule analyses and issues requiring specialist scrutiny
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
- Participate in client planning workshops and schedule reviews
- Provide planning assurance in line with nuclear regulatory expectations
- Support bids and tender submissions, developing programme methodologies and narratives
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure schedules adheres to NEC contract requirements and regulatory needs
- Maintain standards for nuclear quality and safety culture
- Support internal assurance and quality assurance processes
Opportunities to Grow With Us
By joining AECOM, you’ll engage with our multidisciplinary and ambitious team of nuclear experts. You’ll:
- Work on nationally significant programmes shaping clean energy’s future
- Develop your skills to the forefront of planning best practices
- Influence and lead initiatives in digital project controls and programme assurance
- Transform how energy and infrastructure projects are delivered
Why AECOM?
Be Part of Something Bold
We’re in an industry-shaping moment at AECOM’s Nuclear team. You’ll collaborate with industry leaders across nuclear, defence, civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineering to drive ground-breaking projects — from small initiatives to large-scale ventures—while pushing industry boundaries.
Growth & Flexibility
Benefits you can expect at AECOM include:
- Flexible hybrid working, allowing you to create the right work-life balance
- Career progression aligned with your professional ambitions
- AECOM University – a trusted and experienced programme for learning and development
- Technical practice networks and community of experts you can engage with
- Volunteering opportunities to deepen your impact on society
- Competitive salary and a broad benefits package including flexible working and perks
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Where You’ll Make a Difference
Our mission is to deliver a better world through engineering. This role offers global opportunities, where you’ll transform how nuclear projects are planned and executed. At AECOM, your potential is unbounded – access bold ideas, contribute to industry-changing projects, and propel your career forward in a challenging and immensely rewarding environment.
Requirements
Essential:
- Extensive experience using Primavera P6 in a highly regulated, complex environment
- Proven expertise in developing and maintaining fully logic-linked schedules
- Critical path analysis and scenario modeling capability
- Experience in schedule assurance, change control, and Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Knowledge of cost and risk integration in scheduling tools
- Understand how schedules support NEC and regulatory frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration abilities
Desirable:
- Experience working on UK nuclear programmes
- Professional membership or equivalent (e.g., APM, PMI)
- Understanding of BIM and digital integration principles
Your Career Journey Starts Here
AECOM believes in diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We value what each of us brings to the table – no matter our background or experience – as long as you have what it takes to make a real difference in the nuclear energy sector.
Security Clearance Note:
The offer of employment is contingent on successful completion of UK security screening requirements. Achieving UK security clearance is necessary to navigate our projects requiring elevated access.
Location and Benefits
- Primary Location: UK – Warrington – Birchwood Park
- Business Group: DCS (Duration Construction Services)
- Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
- Work Location Model: Hybrid
Join us – your future is as limitless as the projects we deliver. Become part of shaping AECOM’s legacy for generations to come!
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