Senior Planner (Project Controls) - Energy & Natural Resources

A Senior Planner will be responsible for work packages and projects of varying size and complexity. Due to the nature of the programme of works, work packages may vary in size with Senior Planners accountable for scheduling multiple smaller projects or one which could be significantly larger in value. A Senior Planner will be responsible for taking the lead on planning for multiple non-related projects or single highly complex projects within the programme of works. They will understand and manage relationships between time, cost, risk, change, reporting and scope, with accountability for creating and maintaining robust schedules that provide our clients with accurate data to drive management decisions. They will play a key role in ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Lead the development, maintenance and management of project schedules, programme plans and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) across complex projects and programmes. • Monitor and analyse project performance against scope, schedule, cost, risk and KPI baselines, identifying trends, variances, constraints and emerging issues. • Conduct critical path, float and schedule impact analysis, assessing the effect of changes, risks and delays while recommending recovery strategies where required. • Produce and maintain progress updates, dashboards, performance reports and governance information to support effective decision-making and stakeholder confidence. • Support and oversee change control processes, evaluating the impact of proposed changes on schedule, cost and project delivery objectives. • Collaborate with project managers, project controls teams and stakeholders to define scope, coordinate activities, maintain accurate schedules and improve delivery performance. • Undertake project progress reviews and forecasting activities to provide clear visibility of current status and future delivery outcomes. • Monitor and consolidate multiple project schedules while ensuring alignment with programme and portfolio requirements. • Support risk identification and management, assessing potential impacts on project timelines and delivery performance. • Ensure consistent application of project controls standards, governance requirements and planning processes across projects and programmes. • Maintain compliance with NEC contractual requirements relating to programme management, schedule submissions and reporting. • Monitor project reporting systems, performance metrics and Earned Value Management (EVM) data to measure progress and delivery effectiveness. • Challenge project performance constructively and provide recommendations to mitigate risks, improve efficiency and enhance delivery confidence. • Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to planners and junior project controls professionals where required. • Support resource planning, work coordination and assignment scheduling to ensure effective project execution. You have senior professional Project Controls experience specialising in Planning & Scheduling in one or more sectors across the whole Project lifecycle. While nuclear experience is desirable it is not an absolute requirement. You have strong knowledge and proficiency with Primavera (P6) and other planning and resourcing software and can coordinate and work with other teams utilising your multi-disciplinary knowledge. You will be a strong communicator, able to demonstrate leadership behaviours with the ability to influence, manage, motivate, coach and develop a team by fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. You promote empowerment and contribution and have a passion to build a community and support network beyon