Planning Engineer

Role: Planning Engineer / Wrapping, Insulation and Caulkin Planner

Position: Contract

Location: Hinkley Point C

Days on Site: 3

Duration: Approx until 31st Dec 2026

Pay: Inside IR 35, Up to 429 PAYE - £468.92 umbrella

Job Purpose / Overview
The Wrapping, Insulation and Caulking (WIC) planner is a key role within the Integrated Planning team which encompasses Design, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Installation for the WIC Scope of Work for HPC.The Planning Teams work within a matrix organisation supporting all the involved areas, programmes & contracts of Works across Unit 1 & Unit 2 Nuclear Island (NI), Conventional Island & Balance of Plant and the Offshore Marine Scope (CI/BOP) .The WIC Planner is accountable to the MEH Lead Planner for WIC planning throughout the project lifecycle, it's Productivity,the quality of its outputs their accuracy and value, the implementation of the broader HPC Planning Strategy, the provision ofa bespoke-benchmark Planning Environment (Digitally enabled) and the management & control of its associated Supply Chainnterfaces (contracts).
The Planning team's deliverables will always be delivered whilst eschewing & leading by example in respect of the consistent application of our long-established HPC 'Values' and our continuous endeavour to 'Continuo

Planner is accountable for Planning and Scheduling associated with Project delivery and the integration of Project
Progress and Forecasting. They have authority to make decisions relating to the maintenance of the involved data and itsdelivery recognising the overall objectives of the Project and competing goals.
Principal Accountabilities ...
* Drive an Integrated Planning framework, integrated with Reporting and Interdependencies focused on alignment of top down/bottom-up reporting from strategic levels, through Level 1 to Level 5 for the WIC scope of works within the nuclearisland and conventional island & balance of plant areas.
* Develop and maintain the WIC schedule baseline integrated work schedule (IWS) with fully logic-linked work plans aligned to the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and utilising effective techniques.
* Supporting the Area management organisation to ensure that significant risks/opportunities associated with the WIC
scope of works are adequately assessed based on evidence and balanced judgement to underpin regular, timely and
accurate information.
* Driving and challenging strategies for Baseline Schedule project delivery sequence
* Continuous development of the Planning team approach by capturing and sharing operational experience and learning.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable ability to deliver accurate and concise project insights to drive evidence-based decision making, utilising
commercial and technical information, to influence project decisions and lead the management of area planning.
* Critical understanding of how the impact of changes/decisions may impact the risk profile of the project and Planning
delivery.
* Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non-
technical senior audiences.
* Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually
successful outcomes.
* Control / Clear Understanding of the HPC PMO Digital Planning Platforms and functionality
‒ Detailed understanding of scheduling methodologies and techniques.
‒ Technical and practical comprehension of EPC methods and techniques in a UK context.
‒ Ability to produce accurate, complete and fully logic-linked construction plans.
‒ Understanding of other Disciplines of Project Controls (particularly Estimating, Cost and Risk) including management
techniques and associated software.
‒ Understanding of earned value analysis.
‒ Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC.
‒ Working knowledge of schedule risk analysis techniques.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Minimum of a degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or other related practical field;
* Demonstratable experience working within a Planning team for WIC works in a complex, highly regulated industry (ideally
nuclear or energy) working in a role, which requires active integration management with multiple stakeholders.
* Experience of practical application of Integrated Planning frameworks and methodologies, and how they are applied in
the strategic and operational management of a major infrastructure project to deliver positive business outcomes.
* Expert in Planning and Project Controls technology solutions with experience of managing the implementation and
effective delivery of complex projects using these software solutions.
* Proven experience of planning WIC works within highly regulated industries and complex projects.
Tools and Software
The jobholder will be expected to have a detailed / deep working level of knowledge of, and to use, the following software
tools:
* Primavera P6 (Scheduling).
* Synchro (4D modelling).
* Acumen Fuse (Schedule Analysis);
* Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access);
* Teamcenter (Document Control).
* Power BI (Business Intelligence Analytics)

Are you ready to be part of a project that's reshaping the energy landscape of the UK? This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on the construction of Hinkley Point C. If you have the skills and experience to lead this challenging endeavour, we want to hear from you.

What's in It for You

Be Part of History: Work on the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation.
Scale & Impact: Over 22,000 workers contributing to a £36 billion project that supports 70,000+ UK jobs.
Net Zero Future: Contribute to a project essential to Britain's low-carbon energy transformation.
Career Development: Work in a multi-disciplinary environment with exposure to high-level planning and world-class logistics operations.Application Information:

If this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role.

Good Luck!

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