Nuclear Area Planner: Scheduling & Project Controls

EDF Energy Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF HPC is seeking an Area Planner to develop and maintain integrated, logic-linked schedules aligned with the work breakdown structure for the Hinkley Point C project.

You will drive an area-based planning framework, integrate progress and supply-chain data, and produce timely reports for key stakeholders. Strong nuclear/energy project controls experience is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction, or quantity surveying.
• Substantial planning experience in regulated industry; nuclear/energy is desirable.
• Experience in integrated planning or Project Controls teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated, logic-linked schedules aligned to the work breakdown structure and applicable scheduling standards.
• Drive an area-based planning framework integrated with reporting, dependencies and strategic-to-detailed schedule alignment.
• Integrate progress, forecasting and supply-chain planning data to provide a reliable view of project performance.
• Produce timely and focused planning and schedule reports for key stakeholders in line with the agreed reporting cycle.
• Review and challenge delivery schedules, sequencing assumptions and performance information that may affect overall programme delivery.
• Support area management in assessing significant risks and opportunities using evidence, balanced judgement and appropriate escalation.
• Analyse planning information to identify emerging risks, trends and opportunities and support evidence-based decisions.
• Apply the programme's trend and change-control processes within the schedule, including performance analysis and feedback on areas of risk or opportunity.
• Ensure contractor and supply-chain schedules are appropriately integrated, consistent and aligned with programme requirements.
• Maintain the integrity and consistency of planning data, resolving issues collaboratively and implementing corrective action where required.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Scheduling methodologies

Progress measurement

Stakeholder communication

Risk analysis

UK construction context

Collaboration across teams

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Project Controls training

Tools

Primavera P6

Synchro

Acumen Fuse

Excel

Power BI

Teamcenter

Job description

EDF HPC is seeking an Area Planner to develop and maintain integrated, logic-linked schedules aligned with the work breakdown structure for the Hinkley Point C project.

You will drive an area-based planning framework, integrate progress and supply-chain data, and produce timely reports for key stakeholders. Strong nuclear/energy project controls experience is essential for success in this role.