Executive Planner in Bristol

Energy Jobline ZR; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Executive Planner for a nuclear infrastructure project in Somerset. The role focuses on developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes and coordinating interfaces across multiple teams and partners to ensure milestone delivery.

You will monitor progress, assess risks and prepare regular progress reports, providing actionable insights to project management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in construction planning on major construction, engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction programming and progress reporting in complex multi-contractor environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed construction programmes for nuclear infrastructure works in Somerset.
• Monitor progress against schedules and produce updates and performance analyses.
• Coordinate programme interfaces across multiple disciplines and delivery partners.
• Identify risks, delays and mitigation actions to protect milestones and schedule.
• Engage stakeholders and support programme assurance with clear analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Construction planning

Programme management

Critical path analysis

Progress reporting

Job description

Job DescriptionExecutive Planner - Nuclear – Somerset We are currently partnering with a multidisciplinary construction and property consultancy with presence across the UK and proven success in a variety of sectors including Rail, Utilities, Energy, Roads, Energy etc. Due to continued growth in their Nuclear arm, they are actively seeking an experienced Executive Planner in Somerset.

Responsibilities

• Construction Planning and Programme Development Develop, maintain and update detailed construction programmes for major nuclear infrastructure works in Somerset. Work closely with project teams and delivery partners to establish realistic activity durations, sequencing and milestones, ensuring programmes reflect construction methodologies, resource requirements and project objectives.
• Programme Monitoring and Progress Reporting Monitor progress against agreed schedules, identifying deviations, emerging delays and potential impacts on key milestones. Prepare regular programme updates, progress reports and performance analysis, providing clear visibility of delivery status and highlighting areas requiring corrective action.
• Schedule Integration and Interface Management Coordinate programme interfaces across multiple construction disciplines, subcontractors and delivery partners within a complex alliance environment. Ensure activities are logically sequenced and integrated across work packages, identifying interface constraints and dependencies that could affect construction progress or overall programme delivery.
• Risk Analysis and Programme Mitigation Identify, assess and manage programme risks, constraints and critical path activities, evaluating the potential impact of delays on project milestones. Work with construction and project management teams to develop mitigation strategies, assess alternative sequences and support recovery planning where programme performance is at risk.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Programme Assurance Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, engineers and other stakeholders to validate programme logic, challenge progress assumptions and ensure schedules accurately reflect site conditions. Contribute to planning reviews, progress meetings and programme assurance activities, providing clear analysis and recommendations to support informed project decisions.

Requirement

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction planning on major construction, engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction programming, critical path analysis, programme management and progress reporting, ideally within complex, multi-contractor projects.
• Existing BPSS clearance required, with experience on nuclear or other highly regulated infrastructure projects highly desirable.

Benefits

• £60,000 - £100,000 + Package