It's a great time to join the Project Controls function at AWE as a Project Planner or Senior Project Planner. AWE is one of the area's largest employers and offers an excellent work/life balance working a nine day fortnight with a competitive basic salary plus generous holiday entitlement, workplace pension scheme and additional flexible benefits scheme. Our Project Planners work within the Project Controls teams across the business on a broad spectrum of projects, ranging from site maintenance, highly technical scientific and engineering trials and analysis, to major capital construction and refurbishment projects, all within some of the most tightly regulated environments possible. The level of complexity along with the unique aspects of the projects contribute to the high level of satisfaction felt by our planners and project control teams as they support something that is truly exceptional. Personal development is an essential ingredient within the team and doesn't stop when you reach the senior levels with opportunities for technical training, professional membership, technical and personal mentoring as well as the opportunity to support others around you.

We are looking to recruit Project Planners and Senior Project Planners and are interested in hearing from candidates from a variety of industry sectors who may be at different stages of their planning career.

Please indicate on your application which level you are interested in.

You will have;

• A good understanding of project management
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to read and interpret charts and spreadsheets
• Knowledge or experience of using best practice planning processes and tools
• Primavera P6 experience
• Knowledge and understanding of Earned Value Management processes and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of confidence modelling processes and techniques

Individuals interested in this permanent opportunity will be required to be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.

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