Senior Planner – Nuclear

Senior Planner

We’re looking for a Senior Planner to drive efficiency and support our business strategy for long-term profitability. Based at Sizewell Power Station in Ipswich, you’ll oversee the delivery programme across a portfolio of Dalkia Nuclear Projects, monitoring performance, identifying waste, and implementing improvements to make every stage of the project process as efficient and effective as possible.

Who We’re Looking For

• Minimum HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Strong experience across the full project and programme lifecycle (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation/Commissioning) within the Power or Nuclear industries.
• Strong numeracy, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project reporting tools.
• Experienced in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, ideally in a highly regulated environment.
• Proficient in scheduling, programming, risk management tools, and Earned Value Analysis.
• Able to use initiative and work independently while supporting the project team.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills with the ability to build relationships.
• Experienced in managing performance, giving feedback, and agreeing on changes.
• Excellent time and priority management, with the ability to work flexibly within project demands while meeting EDF Energy procedural and quality standards.
• Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Ability to reconcile cost information against project programmes and support successful project delivery.
• Eligibility to pass CTC / SC clearances

What’s on Offer

Our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to recruiting, training, and developing people, who can drive innovation and help shape the future of energy.  We invest in nurturing talent, offer a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, and support continuous professional development at every level of the organisation.

• Medical Health Cover
• Life Assurance
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 additional day for your birthday
• Pension Scheme
• Car Allowance
• Family Friendly policies (Enhanced maternity & paternity)
• My Perks (after probation) interest free tech loans
• Real career progression opportunities.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

What you’ll be doing

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules across a portfolio, ensuring alignment with scope, constraints, and commitments.
• Establish and control cost and resource-loaded baseline plans using Primavera P6, in line with company and EDF Energy processes.
• Capture and time-phase project budgetary costs and resources to support forecasting and business planning.
• Define and maintain robust Work Breakdown Structures and Project Control Structures reflecting full project scope.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and teams to ensure schedules are achievable, fit-for-purpose, and integrated across all activities.
• Monitor programme and cost performance using Earned Value Analysis, identifying variances and proposing mitigation measures.
• Interface with site teams, contractors, and third parties to integrate schedules, progress data, and updates into the plan.
• Support decision-making by providing timely, accurate reports and analysis of schedule, cost, and risk impacts.
• Maintain control of project baselines and ensure changes are fully understood and communicated to the project team.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement at project close-out.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Dalkia, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to driving innovation and achieving a sustainable energy future. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive regardless of background, identity, or lived experience. We welcome applications from all individuals and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we’re building a culture that reflects the communities we serve and supports the transition to a net-zero world.