Amentum
nuclear
PlannerofWork
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“Planner of Work at Amentum. Maintain the construction programme in accordance with approved scope. Ensure programmes reflect constructability, access constraints, permits, safety case dependencies”
What You'll Achieve.
safe, compliant and efficient delivery of works on the Sellafield Site; safely accelerating decommissioning, remediation and high‑hazard risk reduction; safely and efficiently delivering Sellafield’s decommissioning and nuclear waste objectives; delivery of social value in line with the DNWP framework
Industry & Context.
Voluntary engagement is supported, with up to 16 hours per full‑time equivalent allocated
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
HNC or equivalent Level 4 qualification in discipline or construction, Significant experience within a construction role, working in a highly regulated and quality assured industry, Incorporated Engineer Status or Equivalent Professional Membership, Demonstrable experience in identifying and communicating programme risks, clashes, and constraints impacting planned works, Previous experience in production and maintenance of the Plan of Work and Plan of the Week, Demonstrable experience in assisting the development of mitigation and recovery plans where delays or constraints arise, Previous experience in progress reporting and monitoring, Able to communicate information effectively at all levels and prepare clear and thorough reports and any other written information, Good stakeholder management skills
What You'll Do.
Maintain the construction programme in accordance with approved scope
Ensure programmes reflect constructability
safety case dependencies
Maintain the baseline programme
incorporating approved change
Integrate subcontractor and package level schedules into master programme
Support Project / Delivery Manager in production and maintenance of Plan of Work
Maintain master programme into near term plans
Validate that planned activities are achievable
Identify and communicate programme risks
Highlight critical path activities and key milestones
Collect progress data from site teams
Produce look ahead schedules to support safe execution
Support assessment of change events and their impact
Assist in development of mitigation and recovery plans
Work with Project Manager to test alternative sequences
Support internal and client audits by providing programme evidence
and coordination meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work in close collaboration with Construction and Delivery teams; interface directly with Sellafield Ltd planning and assurance representatives; work collaboratively
Communication Scope
communicate information effectively at all levels; prepare clear and thorough reports
Process & Methodology
integration, maintenance and assurance of the construction programme, production and maintenance of the Plan of Work, production and maintenance of the Plan of the Week
Full Job Description
At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. Amentum is a Lot 1 delivery partner within the Decommissioning and Nuclear Waste Partners (DNWP) Framework, a major Sellafield programme worth up to £4.6 billion and running for up to 15 years. The framework is focused on safely accelerating decommissioning, remediation and high‑hazard risk reduction across one of the most complex nuclear sites in the world. Our nuclear team supports the front‑end design, engineering, technical leadership a
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