Planner - Nuclear Projects (SC or DV Cleared)Hybrid / Largely Remote -AWEContract role 55-60 per hour (Outside IR35 pending determination)Project Planner (Contract)The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Project Planner to provide planning and cost control support on complex projects within a highly regulated environment. This is a contract role based in Aldermaston, supporting project delivery teams through the development, maintenance and reporting of detailed project programmes and cost data.The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers and key stakeholders, contributing to effective project control across schedule, cost, risk and performance reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain and report on fully resourced and costed project programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft ProjectPrepare project estimates, manage project costs and track variations affecting programme and budgetProvide accurate progress updates and reporting in line with agreed work instructionsIdentify key schedule and cost variances and present findings via reports, dashboards and graphsSupport Project Managers with programme development, trend analysis and forecastingLiaise with subcontractors to collect progress data and update programmes accordinglyVerify invoices against work completedPrepare tender estimates and undertake cost analysisSupport feasibility studies and establish client requirementsPerform risk and value management and cost control activitiesAdvise on proc