If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

We are looking for a P6 Proficient Planner to join our P3M team at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies. 

Package starts at: £38,140 up to £46,000 dependant on experience

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke

AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle however this role would be predominantly site based. We are happy to discuss your preferred working pattern on your application.

Introducing the role:

We use P6 at AWE so proficiency with this is really important. As a P6 proficient Project Planner, you will need to engage with and present schedule analysis to our Project Manager’s in order to support project planning capability. You will be responsible for maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule, checking schedule integrity, providing network analysis and Earned Value Management.

Your day could look like this:

Creating the Work breakdown structure, Resource loading, Project level IMS (Integrated Master Schedule), and Project-specific basis of scheduling documentsInput into the month-end process including: updating schedule progress, undertaking schedule forecasting, updating milestone status and critical path analysisUndertaking schedule performance review including EV variance analysisProviding Planning input to Change control process, Risk and Opportunity process, and Peer reviewsProducing Planning and EV deliverablesAddressing schedule performance issues

As a Project Planner, along with proficiency in P6, we’d like you to have the following skills experience:

Development, integration, and analysis of project plansBest practice planning processes and toolsConfidence modelling processes and techniquesAn analytical approach along with proficiency with interpreting charts and spreadsheetsGenuine passion for project delivery - you want to challenge and ask questions to ensure successful delivery

           

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work. 270 hours holiday Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)A truly meaningful role where your hard work impacts on our mission to keep the nation safe and secure.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

Interviews are 60 minutes on TEAMs in working hoursWe may ask you to undergo a P6 proficiency test as part of the recruitment journey

We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during your recruitment journey. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations.

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.