Project Controls Support

 FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Employer:Nuclear Restoration Services

Position:Project Controls Support

Salary:£38,354 to £59,998 

Job Type:Full-time, Part-time 

Work location:Dounreay, Scotland

At Dounreay, we’re seeking a planning-focused Project Controls professional to support programme delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams, providing the planning expertise and performance insight needed to keep projects on track.

What will you be doing?

You’ll work in a highly regulated environment, supporting project delivery through effective planning, baseline management and project controls activities. Working closely with project teams, you’ll monitor progress, analyse performance against approved schedules, identify emerging issues and provide valuable insight to support decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, maintaining and analysing project plans and schedules.
• Monitoring progress against approved baselines and programme milestones.
• Supporting project teams with planning and project controls expertise.
• Applying project controls best practice and Dounreay procedures.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced planner who understands the critical role that effective scheduling and performance management play in successful project delivery. You’ll be comfortable working in a complex project environment, analysing data, identifying trends and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

You will ideally have:

• HNC in Science/Engineering or equivalent qualification plus experience
• Proven experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Experience working within a project controls environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to communicate project performance information clearly and effectively.
• Post specific physical capability analysis assessment

Why Join NRS Dounreay?

• Play an integral role in a critical national programme
• Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of complex decommissioning activities
• Help uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality
• Make a direct impact on protecting people, the environment, and site infrastructure
• Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options

Interviews are expected week commencing Monday ** 2026. Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early application.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk

Step Up in Your Career – Internal Opportunity

We welcome all internal colleagues to apply, whether you’re ready for a move or just curious about the opportunity.

If you’re part of the NDA Group, please refer to the Mobility Principles for guidance on how a move into NRS can be facilitated – visit What is Mobility at the NDA group?

It is the applicants responsibility to inform their line manager of their application and we encourage informal conversations before applying, to discuss the role, speak to our Resourcing Specialist, Jacob Weaver: Jacob.Weaver@nrservices.uk

Please note: All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.

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