If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Senior Planner

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

AWE has a wide range of opportunities across multiple projects for Senior Planners.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on solving complex challenges in fast-paced environments and who can support AWE’s mission-critical objectives through expert planning and scheduling.

Our Project, Programme & Portfolio (P3M) team is undergoing a significant wave of investment and transformation across Mission Critical Programmes. This means there are several distinct roles available, offering the chance to contribute to different areas of our work, all united by one purpose: ensuring AWE delivers on the UK’s national security mission.

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: Salary from £49,830 - £78,770 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

As a Senior Planner, you will deliver complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). You will support Task Managers with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value, and communications with programme and business teams.

You’ll provide planning expertise to internal customers, implement planning processes and policies, and produce planning and EV deliverables in line with agreed business rhythms. This role also involves supporting long-range operational programme planning and developing strong stakeholder relationships.

As part of your role, you will:

• Delivering project controls planning and EVM expertise to produce accurate and timely schedule forecasts for business decision-making.
• Maintaining schedule integrity and quality of EV variance analysis (SPI).
• Supporting continuous improvement of end-to-end planning processes, policies, and guidelines.
• Delivering planning tools, EVMS templates, and training to internal customers.
• Reviewing project WBS and recommending changes to the Project Control Manager.
• Providing planning resources for peer reviews as appropriate.
• Promoting high standards in safety, health, environment, security, and quality.

Whilst not a checklist, a Senior Planner should demonstrate:

• Qualification in an appropriate business or technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Skills in Microsoft Office and planning software (P6 desirable).
• Experience in project planning on programmes with output products (Earned Value Management desirable).

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

• 9-day working fortnight – every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (we pay between 9% and 13% depending on your contributions).
• Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave – 39 Weeks Full Pay; Paternity Leave – 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Professional career development opportunities, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts on everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring.

For full details, visit the ‘Working at AWE’ page on our website and check out the AWE Benefits Guide.

Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. 
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.