Project Planner - Nuclear

Responsibilities

• Planning & Coordination
• Build the Shift S+1 Installation Plan through coordination with Construction Management, Site Supervision (Black Hats), Quality, and Site Engineering
• Use Primavera P6 to support construction planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring
• Ensure planning considers building restrictions, material availability, approved workpacks, and workforce resource availability
• Lead the Shift S+1 Validation Meeting and the daily Shift Kick-off Meeting
• Contribute to updates of the 16 Week Look Ahead (16WLA) planning schedule
• Prepare and maintain contingency "backup work" plans to mitigate unexpected blockers
• On-site Production Monitoring
• Conduct daily site walks to monitor installation execution and identify blockers (access constraints, material availability, documentation issues, workforce limitations)
• Coordinate closely with Black Hats, Construction Managers, and site teams to resolve issues quickly and minimise productivity losses
• Ensure the workforce adheres to the validated Shift S+1 Plan and does not deviate without justified reasons
• Maintain contingency work plans to ensure continuity of site activities when planned work becomes blocked
• Interface with Site Engineering and the Design Back Office to support resolution of field engineering constraints
• Performance Analysis & Reporting
• Monitor and analyse daily production output (planned vs actual)
• Track lost time, productivity trends, and recurring blockers
• Categorise issues as internal or external blockers and support resolution
• Work with the Contract Quantity Surveyor (QS) to document external stoppages and assess claimability
• Lead preparation of the Onsite Construction Monthly Progress Report , ensuring clear reporting of site progress and performance
• Required Skills:
• Strong experience using Primavera P6 for construction planning and scheduling
• Experience in construction coordination, installation planning, or site production management
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or nuclear construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction planning processes and site execution
• Experience working closely with construction supervision, engineering, and quality teams
• Ability to identify blockers quickly and drive solutions to maintain productivity
• Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .
• Desirable Skills:
• Experience working on nuclear new build projects
• Familiarity with 16 Week Look Ahead planning (16WLA)
• Experience within nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated environments
• Experience supporting construction reporting and performance analysis
• Why join us?
• We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
• At ALTEN, you'll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
• Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
• In short you get:
• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Benefits

Additional Information

We are looking for an experienced Construction Planning & Coordination Lead to support installation planning and onsite production activities on a nuclear site. This role will focus on coordinating daily installation work, ensuring teams follow validated plans, and maintaining productivity across a complex nuclear construction environment. You will work closely with Construction Management, Site Supervision (Black Hats), Quality, and Site Engineering teams , using Primavera P6 to support planning, scheduling, and progress tracking of installation activities.

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