Job Title: Planning Engineer
Location: Leiston
Role Type: Permanent
About the Company
We're working with a leading engineering and project services organisation that supports major clients in the nuclear energy sector. Operating across highly regulated environments, they are committed to safety, innovation, and delivering long-term solutions that shape the UK's energy future.
This employer offers an outstanding benefits package, including private medical cover, digital GP access, enhanced parental leave, professional development support, and a range of community-focused initiatives. Flexible working arrangements are a key part of their culture, helping people thrive both personally and professionally.
About the Role
We are recruiting a Planning Engineer to support a key nuclear energy client at Sizewell. This role is part of a wider project management and controls team, contributing to nuclear defueling and decommissioning programmes across the UK. Youll be working within a structured environment that values collaboration, safety, and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and manage robust project schedules, integrating risk, cost, and resource data.
- Support planning for the full project lifecycle, with a focus on defueling and ALR2 commitments.
- Create and maintain cost- and resource-loaded schedules using Primavera P6.
- Establish and monitor baselines, work breakdown structures, and project control frameworks.
- Integrate third-party schedules and provide consolidated reporting to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with project teams, engineers, and client stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely schedule delivery.
- Produce clear, insightful reports aligned to agreed cycles and governance.
Skills & Experience Required
- HNC/HND (preferably in an engineering discipline) or relevant equivalent experience.
- Strong experience across project and programme lifecycles within regulated sectors (nuclear preferred).
- Skilled in Primavera P6 and planning best practices.
- Ability to manage cost/resource data, build schedules from first principles, and communicate with stakeholders.
For more information, contact Cate Green at or.
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Morson Talent
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Leiston, Suffolk IP16, England
£40,000 - £48,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Planning Engineer position is located in Leiston and is a permanent role with a leading engineering organization in the nuclear energy sector.
- Candidates should have strong experience across project and programme lifecycles, preferably within regulated sectors, and must be skilled in Primavera P6.
- The role involves developing and managing project schedules, integrating risk, cost, and resource data, while collaborating with project teams and stakeholders.
- An HNC/HND in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience is required, along with a commitment to safety and technical excellence.
- The salary for this position is competitive, and the company offers an outstanding benefits package along with flexible working arrangements.
