{"id":1138445,"url":"https://alion.io/job/alten-construction-planner","title":"Construction Planner","company":{"id":52934,"name":"ALTEN","domain":"alten.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/alten-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":true,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":77,"open_postings":37,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.919,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":29,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Bridgwater, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":51000,"max_usd":95000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":25},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T08:56:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T21:41:34Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.\nOur teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world-today.\nJoin us and start building tomorrow’s world today!\n We are seeking an experienced Construction Planner to support the planning, scheduling, programme controls, and contract management activities for major nuclear infrastructure projects.\nThis role requires a strong understanding of project planning and controls, including programme baseline management, earned value analysis, contract variations, NEC contract administration, and schedule performance reporting. You will work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Engineering teams, and Project Controls professionals to ensure robust project delivery and governance.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.\nEstablish and maintain programme baselines throughout the project lifecycle.\nMonitor project performance against approved baselines.\nPerform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting.\nTrack schedule and cost performance metrics.\nSupport management of compensation events, change control, variations, and programme impacts under NEC contracts.\nAnalyse critical paths, float consumption, and schedule risks.\nProduce programme dashboards, KPIs, and executive reports.\nManage resource loading, forecasting, and capacity planning.\nWork collaboratively with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.\nSupport risk reviews, mitigation planning, and recovery schedules.\nEnsure programme governance aligns with nuclear quality and regulatory requirements.\nRequired Skills:\n5+ years' experience as a Planner, Senior Planner, Project Controls Planner, or Construction Planner.\nStrong experience with Primavera P6.\nExperience delivering projects within Nuclear, Defence, Energy, Utilities, Rail, or Major Infrastructure sectors.\nExperience managing schedule baselines and programme controls.\nStrong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM).\nExperience with change management and variation control.\nAbility to perform schedule analysis and critical path assessments.\nExperience producing management information and executive-level reports.\nStrong stakeholder management skills.\nRequired Qualifications:\nA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.\nDesirable Skills:\nNEC3 or NEC4 contract experience.\nExperience assessing programme impacts associated with compensation events.\nKnowledge of Variation Requests (VARs) and change approval processes.\nExperience managing baseline revisions and programme governance.\nUnderstanding of construction execution, commissioning, and engineering workflows.\nNuclear new build, decommissioning, SMR, or regulated industry experience.\n Why join us?\nWe bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.\nAt ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.\nJoin a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.\nIn short you get:\nA personalised career path and a rewarding management style \nA huge diversity of engineering projects and industries\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nCycle & Tech Scheme \nEmployee assistance programme\nLife insurance & Pension Scheme\nSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings\nFlexible way of working (role dependent)\nWe are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. \nALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. \nThis role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . 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