Project Planner

Rolls-Royce SMR

Project Planner role at Rolls-Royce SMR focusing on engineering schedules and programme governance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support planning capabilities.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeWarrington • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,600 - £66,465 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Primavera P6 for developing and maintaining work package schedules, with a strong focus on Earned Value Management and change control processes. Capable of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support complex programme delivery and mentoring junior planners.

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Primavera P6 PractitionerEarned Value Management (EVM)Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)Change ManagementProject Controls / PMO Experience

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Hard Skills

Work Package SchedulingWBS ArchitectureSchedule Performance AnalysisBaseline ControlComplex Programme Support

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6

Certifications & Qualifications

APM PMQAPM PPC Practitioner

Industry Keywords

Nuclear BackgroundNEC-Style Contractual RequirementsMultidisciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, baseline and maintain work package schedules in line with SMR planning processes and guidance
Apply deep knowledge of Primavera P6, including WBS architecture, coding, resource structures and user‑defined fields
Capture and analyse schedule performance, comparing progress vs baseline to support effective decision making
Work within an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) environment, collaborating with engineering, supply chain, operations, procurement and programme management teams
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, focusing on the theory and application rather than specific toolsets
Manage change control and baseline updates, ensuring accurate reflection of approved programme shifts
Provide mentoring and coaching to junior or apprentice planners as needed, supporting their development as our planning capability grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong Primavera P6 practitioner‑level capability (front‑end scheduling + architecture)
Working within an IMS / MIP structure, including horizontal & vertical logic
Knowledge of EVM principles and value management concepts
Change management and baseline control
Experience supporting complex programmes — from engineering to construction to large‑scale technical delivery
Nuclear background is useful but not essential; complexity is more important
Skilled at working with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, programme management, operations, supply chain and procurement
Understanding of NEC‑style contractual requirements for schedules (advantageous, not essential)
Primavera P6 Practitioner – mandatory
APM PMQ (or working towards) – mandatory/flexible
APM PPC Practitioner (or equivalent) – desirable/willing to work towards
Experience within a project controls / PMO environment on complex programmes

Benefits

Comp & perks

£2,200 benefits allowance
12.5% bonus opportunity
6x pensionable life assurance
50% income protection
28 days holiday + bank holidays
£250 new joiner payment
Flexible & part-time working options