Planner Senior Planner (Remote)

The UK government has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies.

Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design engineering & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy.

Based on these solid foundations, our team continues to build on its existing capability and has ambitious plans to develop its reach within both the transport & infrastructure sectors and through the additional opportunities offered via the Assystem network within the nuclear sector.

Our objectives will ultimately be defined by our ability to attract and retain those talented individuals who share our vision and wish to join us in shaping the future.

Job Description

Assystem Energy & Infrastructure are recruiting for a dynamic, self-motivated Planner or Senior Planner to join us on a 6 month rolling contract (inside IR35) basis. The role offers hybrid working and requires the individual to be based on our clients site in Manchester 2 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• 🛠️ Lead project time evaluations, cost, and risk assessments.
• 🔗 Guide supply chain on planning requirements.
• 🏗️ Assist Planning Manager with programme structure, WBS, and CBS alignment.
• 💼 Develop cost/resource-loaded programmes for delivery milestones.
• 🗓️ Ensure programme meets access dates, milestones, and key planning requirements.
• ⚠️ Assess risks and implement mitigation measures.
• 📊 Monitor progress, forecast issues, and propose solutions.
• 🤝 Collaborate with Project Controls, Reporting, and Change Management teams.
• 🔄 Communicate construction planning strategies and share best practices.
• 📝 Review and integrate supply chain programmes into the main plan.
• 🛠️ Maintain short- and medium-term programmes to meet objectives.
• 🔄 Support “what-if” scenario planning for conflicts/recoveries.
• 🎯 Help set objectives and assess Planner performance.
• 🌟 Capture and share best practices across the business

Business Development:

• 🚀 Identify opportunities to expand Assystem’s network & services.
• 🤝 Participate in knowledge-sharing events.
• 🔍 Provide market research for sector leads.
• 📊 Run Project Controls Maturity Assessments.

Qualifications

• 🎓 Bachelor’s Degree (required).
• 🏗️ Experience in major infrastructure & construction projects.
• 📊 Strong MS Excel & Primavera P6 skills.
• 💡 Solid understanding of EVM & Project Reporting.
• 🗣️ Excellent communication skills, especially in explaining technical concepts.
• ⏱️ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Good to Have:

• 🏢 Consultancy experience.
• 📊 Experience with dashboards (Power BI/Tableau).
• 🎖️ Professional Membership.

Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.