Planning Engineer
// Role Summary
Join Cavendish Nuclear as a Planning Engineer in Bristol, playing a vital role in the successful planning and delivery of complex, highly regulated engineering programmes. You will be instrumental in supporting the Sizewell C programme, one of the UK's most significant nuclear infrastructure projects.
// Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Analyse progress, forecast data, and schedule risk to identify trends and opportunities.
- Support delivery teams by reviewing contractor and supplier schedules.
- Produce clear planning reports, dashboards, and visuals for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver joined-up planning solutions.
- Must be able to achieve and maintain BPSS security clearance.
// Role Specification
Planning Engineer - Shaping The Future of UK Nuclear Infrastructure
At Cavendish Nuclear, we are committed to creating a safe and secure world. We are seeking a motivated Planning Engineer to join our team in Bristol, supporting critical national infrastructure projects.
The Role
As a Planning Engineer, you will be essential in the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of complex, highly regulated engineering programmes. You will provide accurate and assured schedules that facilitate sound decision-making, effective risk management, and on-time delivery for major nuclear projects. This role is integral to supporting the Sizewell C programme, a nationally significant nuclear infrastructure project.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours per week, based in Bristol. Hybrid working patterns are available, promoting flexibility while ensuring close collaboration with delivery teams.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Developing and maintaining integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, adhering to governance and planning standards.
- Analysing progress, forecast data, critical path, and schedule risk to identify trends, threats, and opportunities.
- Supporting delivery teams by reviewing contractor and supplier schedules and monthly progress submissions.
- Producing clear planning reports, dashboards, and visuals for project managers and stakeholders.
- Collaborating with engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial teams to deliver integrated planning solutions.
Essential Experience:
- Proven experience working as a Planning Engineer or Project Planner on complex programmes.
- Experience operating within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, energy, infrastructure, rail, or defence.
- Strong hands-on experience using Primavera P6.
- Experience reviewing contractor or supplier schedules and progress updates.
- Experience providing planning insight, analysis, and reporting to delivery teams.
Qualifications:
- A degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline is desirable.
- A recognised project management or planning qualification (such as APM), or equivalent experience.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.