Commissioning Planning Engineer

Overview

In this IPC Planner role, you will help manage the level 2/4 integrated work schedule (IWS) for the HPC project, under the IPC planning manager. You will align schedules across levels, provide time-related data and analysis, and support decision-making to keep the delivery on track. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to uphold project controls standards and governance. This is a chance to contribute to a high-profile, multi-year infrastructure programme while advancing planning expertise in a nuclear context.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working options
• hybrid working
• part-time availability

Responsibilities

• Support the IPC lead planner in implementing and maintaining project controls planning processes
• Assist senior project/programme managers
• Produce monthly reports with intelligent information and analysis
• Collaborate with Integrated Project Controls and other project support functions
• Produce and maintain the schedule baseline IWS in Primavera P6 (P6) aligned to WBS
• Ensure level 2/4 IWS is updated within agreed timeframes
• Contribute to trend and change analysis, generate KPIs and identify risks and opportunities
• Identify and provide solutions to time-related issues
• Coordinate and produce project-level schedule reports with commentary on drivers
• Adhere to governance and scheduling standards and procedures
• Protect sensitive nuclear information per EDF policies
• Provide functional management and ensure governance compliance of direct reports
• Drive continuous improvement in discipline performance and best practices
• Foster collaboration with programme teams and industry partners
• Support recruitment for the discipline and exemplify HPC/EDF values

Key requirements

• Detailed scheduling methodologies and techniques
• Engineering/Construction knowledge in UK context
• Ability to produce accurate, fully logic-linked construction plans
• Proficient with Primavera P6
• Understanding of estimating, cost and risk disciplines and software
• Understanding of earned value analysis
• Experience with NEC/FIDIC contracts
• Degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent qualifications) and Chartered status
• Proven project controls or scheduling experience on a major construction project
• Experience with Primavera P6 v7+ and earned value tools (e.g., Ecosystem)
• Experience with developing estimates and budgets for large programs
• Experience in large integrated teams across full project lifecycle
• Experience with risk management tools (e.g., ARM)
• Experience presenting to senior executives and stakeholders
• Nuclear sector experience

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement
• Problem-solving and proactive thinking
• Primavera P6 (v7+)
• Earned value management tools (Ecosystem)
• Risk management tools (ARM)

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