Planning Engineer
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 7NA |
| Company: | Rullion |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | CR/354997_1770830496 |
Summary
Job title: Planning Engineer
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start date: Subject to clearance
Duration: 12 Months
Pay rate: £DOE, Circa £40-55 per hr UMB.
Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria
Hybrid/Remote Working: Yes (Hybrid - 2 days per week from the office)
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a long-term framework at Sellafield. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver projects of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, update and maintain full lifecycle project schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives and delivery targets.
- Update and maintain Programme-level tactical/delivery plans.
- Work closely with Project Managers to support project forecasting, progress reporting, and scenario planning for change requests.
- Generate resource profiles to support the efficient deployment of project resources.
- Produce and interpret earned value management (EVM) metrics, including performance analysis and variance reporting.
- Ensure programmes comply with NEC 3/4 contract requirements and utilise CEMAR for contract management activities.
- Attend regular progress meetings to capture schedule updates and to provide clear insight on programme performance and critical path impacts.
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a project planning role within engineering, construction, or nuclear sectors.
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and other planning methodologies.
- Proficient in creating detailed costed & resourced schedules, progress updates, and performance analytics.
- A positive can-do attitude, excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse project teams.
Working Arrangements
- Full time position - 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Flexible working arrangements in line with project and Client needs, with a requirement to spend a minimum of 2 days per week in the Whitehaven office.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.