IPC Commissioning Planning Engineer - Nuclear

Wood

Bridgwater

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Wood is recruiting an experienced IPC Commissioning Planning Engineer to support EDF at Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater. The role focuses on managing Level 2/4 IWS schedules using Primavera P6 and coordinating with other disciplines to support timely delivery.

Based at the HPC site, the 12-month rolling PAYE contract involves 40 hours/week, with emphasis on governance, data integrity and schedule reporting within a nuclear environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of a degree in Engineering, Construction or related field, or HND or equivalent with experience commensurate with a degree
Professionally qualified with chartered or equivalent status
Proven relevant experience in a Project Management or Project Controls environment in a similar Scheduling role on a major construction project
Substantial experience in the use of scheduling software, ideally Primavera P6 version 7 and above
Experience of commercial contracting
Detailed understanding of scheduling methodologies and techniques
Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods in a UK context
Ability to produce accurate, complete and fully logic-linked construction plans
Understanding of other Disciplines of Project Controls (Estimation, Cost and Risk) including management techniques and software
Understanding of earned value analysis
Understanding of NEC/FIDIC contracts
Working knowledge of schedule risk analysis techniques
High level of analytical and numerical skills and good attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all working and management levels

Responsibilities

Produce and maintain the schedule baseline IWS in Primavera P6 with logic-linked work plans
Ensure Level 2/4 IWS is updated to an agreed timeframe
Assist in Trend & Change process with analysis and indicators
Identify, analyse and provide solutions to time-related issues
Coordinate, verify and produce project-level schedule reports and commentary
Adhere to governance and scheduling standards and procedures
Protect Sensitive Nuclear Information per EDF policies

Skills

Scheduling software

Primavera P6

Earned value analysis

NEC/FIDIC contracts

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project Controls

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered status

Tools

Acumen Fuse

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter

Power BI

EcoSys

CEMAR

Job description

Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Wood Commissioning is recruiting for an experienced IPC Commissioning Planning Engineer to support EDF at Hinkley Point C (HPC). Ideally based locally to the area, successful candidates will be engaged on a 12 month rolling PAYE contract working 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday at the HPC Site in Bridgwater.

The Role

Working in the Central Controls Teams as part of the Planning Discipline of Project Controls, under the direction and leadership of the IPC Planning Manager, to be responsible for the management of the Level 2/4 (client) Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) in adherence with HPC processes. This will include managing the alignment of Level 3 (contract) schedules, and provision of time-related data and analysis. To support the IPC Planning Manager in leading central Planning activities for the Project and in developing Planning standards, policies and strategies.To support EDF Energy in making informed decisions to support the efficient and timely delivery of work scope.

It is the overarching objective of the Integrated Project Controls (IPC) Function to act as a centre of excellence. the intelligent owners of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the HPC Project.

In order to understand the operating environment, the job-holder will be familiar with the following key documents:
- Company Manual - outlines the purpose of the company
- Project Execution & Business Plan - describes the delivery strategy for the Project
- Project Delivery Model - signposts readers to key procedures
- Integrated Project Controls Manual - how work is undertaken in the Integrated Project Controls Function
- Discipline-specific Procedures - detailed activity steps, interfaces, etc.
The Nuclear environment is highly regulated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)
Nuclear Safety Culture is of paramount importance to the Project and embedded throughout

Challenges and Problem Solving

Ensure alignment of data between Planning and other Disciplines of Integrated Project Controls
Manage schedule changes within the Programmes
Work with key interfaces to identify and understand issues and concerns
Collaboratively resolve issues, implement corrective action or escalat

Decision-Making

The jobholder will be responsible for Project data within their area of work and will have authority to make decisions relating to the maintenance of the data. The jobholder’s line manager will be accountable for the data and material decisions will be referred upwards accordingly

Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is a first-of-a-kind UK EPR nuclear construction project and one of the most complex engineering undertakings in Europe. The Commissioning Programme leads the transition from construction to operation, demonstrating to regulators that systems are safe, compliant and ready for service.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

Team:

Support the IPC Lead Planner in the implementation and maintenance of Project Controls processes for Planning
Support Senior Project/ Programme Managers including the production of monthly reports, through the provision of intelligent information and analysis
Collaborate with other Disciplines of Integrated Project Controls, as well as other Project Support Functions, to help deliver Project goals in keeping with the HPC principles of Trust, Transparency and Teamwork

Core Processes:

Produce and maintain the schedule baseline IWS in Primavera 6 (P6), with fully logic-linked work plans aligned to the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and utilising approved construction techniques
Ensure the Level 2/4 IWS is updated to an agreed timeframe
Assist in the Trend & Change process, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities
Identify, analyse and provide solutions to time-related issues
Co-ordinate, verify and produce Project-level schedule reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time-related drivers and performance issues
Adhere to Project governance and Scheduling standards and procedures
Ensure all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked, and protected in accordance with EDF policies and procedures

Functional Management:

Accountable for the adherence of direct reports to Project governance and standards
Proactively seek to continuously improve Discipline performance by implementing best practice and learning
Facilitate collaboration with Programme teams and wider industry partners to ensure consistency and transparency in approach and data
Take necessary care to ensure that direct reports properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction
Support the recruitment process for the Discipline
Act as a role model for HPC Project and EDF Energy by exhibiting and encouraging behaviours which are in alignment with the Project's values of Humility, Positivity, Clarity, Respect and Solidarity

Dimensions

Hinkley Point C is a circa £26bn project
This role will involve working within the Central Controls Team, which is the sub-division of Integrated Project Controls Function that operates at Project level
The scope of each individual role will vary depending on the job-holder’s area of responsibility
The role reports to the IPC Planning Manager

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

Expected:

Minimum of a degree in Engineering, Construction or other related field, or HND or equivalent qualification with recognised experience commensurate with a degree
Professionally qualified with chartered or equivalent status
Proven relevant experience in a Project Management or Project Controls environment in a similar Scheduling role on a major construction project
Substantial experience in the use of scheduling software, ideally Primavera P6 version 7 and above
Experience of commercial contracting
Detailed understanding of scheduling methodologies and techniques
Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction 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
High level of analytical and numerical skills and good attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all working and management levels

The job-holder will be expected to have a working level of knowledge of, and to use, the following (or similar equivalent) software tools:

Acumen Fuse (Schedule Analysis)
Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
Teamcenter (Document Control)
Experience of developing estimates and budgets for major infrastructure programmes
Experience of working in a large integrated team over the full lifecycle of a project
Experience in presenting complex information to senior executives and shareholders
Experience in the Nuclear sector
Ability to build relationships with Project stakeholders, and to act on behalf of the Programme Team as their representative

The HPC Project Controls team operate or interface with the following key systems and a working knowledge of these systems would be an advantage:

EcoSys (Cost, Changes, Earned Value Management)
Adobe Professional (Report Publishing)
Power BI (Business Intelligence Analytics)
CEMAR (Supply Chain)

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

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