Senior Planner (Project Controls / EVM)

Location: Aldermaston (2 days a week onsite)

Contract: 6 months

IR35: In Scope

Rate: £63.58/hr Umbrella

Security Clearance: Active SC required (non-negotiable)

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join a highly secure and complex programme environment. This role is critical in delivering full planning capability across projects, ensuring robust scheduling, insightful analysis, and effective stakeholder engagement.

You’ll take ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and play a key role in supporting programme delivery through Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and planning governance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Delivering planning and EVM analysis to support business decisions
• Producing accurate schedule forecasts and performance reports
• Conducting Earned Value variance analysis (SPI)
• Performing critical path and network analysis
• Supporting and improving planning processes, tools, and standards
• Reviewing and enhancing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Engaging with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders
• Leading planning discussions and promoting best practices across teams

What We’re Looking For

Strong experience with Primavera P6

Proven background in project planning & controls

Solid understanding of:

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Critical Path Analysis

Ability to lead planning activities and influence teams

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Experience working on complex programmes/projects

Essential Requirements

Active SC Clearance (no exceptions)

British Citizenship

Willingness to work full-time on-site in Aldermaston

Availability to attend on-site induction, IT setup, and medical assessment

Expert-level knowledge of Primavera P6 for schedule development and maintenance.

Extensive experience as a planner across major construction and/or nuclear projects

Additional Information

No flexibility on rate, clearance, or on-site requirement

Candidates eligible for the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) should be highlighted at application