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Senior Planner Roles
Location Derby (2–3 days per week onsite) Contract or Permanent
Eligibility Requirements Candidates must:
- Be solely British and born in the UK.
- Hold SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.
- Be willing to work 2–3 days per week onsite in Derby.
Contract: Inside IR35.
Experience: Ideally candidates will have at least 5+ years’ experience in relevant roles.
Job Requirements
Essential
- Experience with Primavera P6 (intermediate level)
- Working knowledge of NEC contracts (preferably Option A and C)
- Completion of a Project Management qualification (e.g. Association for Project Management (APM))
- Experience in the Nuclear or Defence industry considered highly desirable
Highly Desirable
- Major infrastructure design and build project experience
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- Primavera P6 comprehensive training
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Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for project planning, producing, and managing internal/external schedules.
- Coordinate work packages to align with schedules, track progress, and conduct resource planning.
- Interface with subcontractors to review and approve their programmes.
- Communicate updates to stakeholders regarding progress, changes, risks, and opportunities.
- Assist with proposal development, providing input on time estimates and planning.
- Develop concise, accurate project reports, including critical path analyses, for Defence Infrastructure Lead Team (DILT).
Essential Skills & Behaviours
- Strong intermediate-level Proficiency in Primavera P6
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project)
- Highly self-motivated, capable of independent work to deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, with ability to summarise project status, risks, and metrics clearly
- Confidence engaging with subcontractors and logically assessing their submissions
- Experience as a Project Planner on NEC4 contracts (Options A/C) highly valued
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Qualifications
- Degree preferred (or equivalent qualification).
- Completed Primavera P6 training.
- Project Management qualifications (e.g. APM) would be advantageous.
About the Company
At First Recruitment Group, our focus is on selecting the most suitable candidates to meet your needs. Our recruitment consultants take the time to align our clients’ and candidates’ expectations precisely.
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