Project Planner

Project Planner

Permanent

Hinkley Point C

Join an industry-leading organization at the forefront of nuclear energy technology. My client are committed to supporting the UK’s goal of Net Zero. They are seeking a talented and dedicated Project Plannerand play a crucial role in shaping the future of clean energy.

My client are seeking an experienced Operations Planner to support our Project Operations in solving complex organisational challenges through advanced planning techniques and allow them to grow their unique culture as they grow the business. You’ll be an integral part of the Operations team, so you’ll need to understand every aspect of the operation and act as a leader in planning in operational projects.

You will advise Project Managers through an exciting time of growth, hence your ability to establish your functional credibility and to build strong working relationships acting as a trusted advisor will be key. This is a full time opportunity based from the Hinkley Point C site.

Key Responsibilities:

To develop a professional and effective approach to operational Project Planning with business and commercial awareness in order to maximise operational and commercial effectiveness of Construction Projects. The Planner will contribute across all phases of a Project:

Tender/ Feasibility and Award Validation phase

• Build, maintain, review and monitor project programmes
• Identify planning scope, constraints, and contract requirements Identify resourcing requirements with the Operations team
• Create, review and maintain Project Programmes in line with company standards Utilise the Project Delivery System (PDS) 
• Reconcile company and sub-contractor plant, labour & material requirements
• Support Project manager(s) offering technical knowledge on how to develop and implement an effective
• Project plan

Design, Engineering and Procurement phase

• Monitor and manage progress of Project team against programme  Review record keeping, administration, budgets and time
  • Work proactively with Project team manager and team to ensure projects are on track Produce relevant reports for the Project Manager
  • Prepare presentations and data analysis working with Project Managers and subject matter experts as required
  • Proactive approach to liaison across the operation and with clients/suppliers
  • Point of contact for Planning issues develop effective relationships
  • Able to influence impact of planning through effective working relationships
  • Embrace latest methodology and challenge status quo
  • Guide the Project manager with resource loading
  • Develop own performance and effectiveness using feedback and in discussion with planning manager
  • Strengthen Planning capability across an project, develop best practice  and collate lessons learnt 

Requirements:

• Good general education 5 x GCSE at C/5 inc. Maths and English
• Level 4 HNC Qualification in Construction or Building Services Engineering subjects
• Degree BEng/BSc in Construction or related Building Services Engineering would be helpful
• Competence in MS Project or Asta Powerproject
• Ideally 2 years of Construction project operations experience in a fast paced organisation
• Site experience in M or E or other relevant discipline desirable
• Experience should include a focus on performance management and talent/team development, change management and leadership coaching, as a Business Partner