Principal Nuclear Project Planner

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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. “Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the Nuclear Industry?” This is an exciting and dynamic time to join AECOM’s Nuclear Project Controls Team, where we deliver complex, safety-critical programmes across the energy and defence sectors. As a Principal Nuclear Project Planner , you’ll play a key role in driving planning excellence across major nuclear new build, decommissioning, and infrastructure projects — ensuring no two days are ever the same. With continued growth across our nuclear portfolio, we are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious, and driven professional to support high-profile projects while strengthening our planning capability and standards. This role is pivotal in optimising programme performance, enhancing reporting quality, and advancing our use of digital planning tools — particularly Primavera P6 . We’re looking for a talented individual with strong, recent experience in Primavera P6 within highly regulated environments. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in developing and maintaining fully logic-linked schedules, performing critical path analysis, managing baselines, and supporting Earned Value Management (EVM). Experience integrating cost and risk data, conducting schedule assurance reviews, and supporting NEC contract requirements will be highly regarded. For over 50 years, AECOM’s multidisciplinary nuclear and energy teams have delivered fit-for-purpose solutions across the nuclear sector, addressing unique challenges with an unwavering commitment to safety and sustainability. Joining our Nuclear Team offers the opportunity to: Work on complex, nationally significant programmes that shape the future of clean energy and nuclear infrastructure. Develop your career within a growing, forward-thinking project controls function. Apply advanced planning methodologies and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver world-class programme performance. Influence planning standards, digital integration, and best practice across major frameworks. There has never been a more exciting time to join AECOM’s Nuclear Team. Be part of our journey to deliver innovative solutions and shape the future of energy and engineering. Here’s what you’ll do: As a Principal Nuclear Project Planner, you will be expected to:- Planning & Scheduling Develop and maintain fully logic-linked, resource-loaded schedules in Primavera P6. Create integrated Level 1–4 schedules aligned to programme controls standards. Establish Work Breakdown Structures and coding structures aligned to client reporting requirements. Develop baseline schedules and manage change control processes. Conduct schedule risk analysis and support quantitative risk assessments. Perform critical path analysis and scenario modelling. Programme Controls Interface with cost management teams to ensure schedule and cost alignment. Support Earned Value Management reporting. Produce weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards. Analyse schedule performance metrics (SPI, float trends, etc.). Support forensic schedule analysis when required. Stakeholder & Client Engagement Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams. Participate in client planning workshops and schedule reviews. Provide planning assurance in line with nuclear regulatory expectations. Support bids and tenders with programme development and methodology narratives. Governance & Compliance Ensure schedules comply with NEC contract requirements (where applicable). Maintain adherence to nuclear quality standards and safety culture principles. Support internal assurance and audit processes. Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic nuclear team, which boasts a team of leading and innovating industry experts. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Why Join Us: Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful nuclear projects. Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders. Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Opportunity to progress in this role in line with your professional development, the growth of the team and the success and growth of our Nuclear business. Access to continuous learning and development opportunities. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: Extensive experience using Primavera P6 in a complex project environment. Experience working on nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of planning best practices and schedule quality metrics. Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles. Proficient in schedule risk modelling tools Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Excellent stakeholder communication skills. Desirable Experience working on UK nuclear programmes f Professional membership (APM, PMI, or equivalent). Understanding of BIM and digital project controls integration. At AECOM, we believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the nuclear industry, we want to hear from you. Security Clearance Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements. This is necessary for you to work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited. Additional Information Application Support We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Additional Information “Want to find out more about the role or what working at AECOM is like?” You can learn more about us here: Candidate Brochure Or why not connect directly with our recruiter on LinkedIn to unlock insights and take the next step towards your dream career! Click here to connect with the Recruiter via LinkedIn Alternatively you can email the recruiter at rhys.platten@aecom.com or register your interest here and we’ll keep you updated on our latest opportunities. #LI-RP1 #UKNUCLEARPLANNER #AECOMUKNUCLEAR At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.