Contract Project Planner – Nuclear Sector
Location: Dungeness, Kent (Minimum 3 days on-site per week)
Contract Role
⚛️ Previous nuclear experience preferred
We’re recruiting on behalf of a key client in the UK nuclear decommissioning space for an experienced Project Planner to join their team at Dungeness. This is a hands-on, site-based role supporting complex project delivery within the Project Management Office in close partnership with Nuclear Restoration Services.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a part in one of the UK’s most critical and technically complex sectors, contributing to nuclear decommissioning efforts that shape the future of energy and environmental safety.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and manage robust project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, ensuring alignment with project scope, delivery strategy, and contractual requirements.
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Support the development and maintenance of Project Management Baselines (PMBs) and planning documentation.
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Conduct quality assurance checks on schedule outputs, including assessment using industry metrics (e.g. DCMA 14-point analysis).
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Translate scope into effective contract delivery and planning strategies.
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Provide planning support on NEC contracts, assisting with contract administration and commercial inputs as required.
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Engage with multiple stakeholders including project managers, commercial teams, and client representatives to ensure accurate and timely planning inputs.
Ideal Candidate
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Proven experience in project planning within complex or highly regulated environments (nuclear experience strongly preferred).
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Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
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Familiar with NEC contract administration and commercial awareness within project environments.
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Comfortable working on-site at least three days per week at Dungeness.
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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with attention to detail and a proactive approach.
Interested?
To apply or find out more, please contact Sha at Scantec:
shas@scantec.co.uk
0151 666 8929
