Planner - Mechanical

PAE Government Services Inc.; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Matched-funding and volunteering

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Planner to join the HPC project in the UK. You will develop and maintain integrated schedules, link WBS to IWS and manage MEH planning across the project lifecycle.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, uphold scheduling standards, and deliver concise insights to stakeholders, supporting safe and efficient delivery of a major energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Drive an Integrated Planning framework enabling top-down and bottom-up reporting across Level1 to Level5.
• Develop and maintain the IWS baseline with WBS-aligned, logic-linked plans.
• Assess risks and opportunities to underpin timely, accurate information.
• Provide updates of area Planning and Schedule reporting to stakeholders on a defined cycle.
• Challenge scheduling delivery strategies to meet project objectives.
• Capture and share operational learning to develop the Planning team.
• Identify risks and inform decisions to drive Planning strategy.

Job description

Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes , plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

• free single medical cover and digital GP service
• family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay
• free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
• reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations through the Collectively program

About the Opportunity

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years. The two EPR reactors will generate 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects ‘clean energy’ benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

Planner – Mechanical

The role will be accountable to the Area Lead Planner for MEH 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 of a bespoke‑benchmark Planning Environment (Digitally enabled) and the management & control of its associated Supply Chain interfaces (contracts).

Key responsibilities

• Drive an Integrated Planning framework, integrated with Reporting and Interdependencies focused on alignment of top‑down/bottom‑up reporting from strategic levels, through Level1 to Level5.
• Develop and maintain the schedule baseline integrated work schedule (IWS) with fully logic‑linked work plans aligned to the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and utilising effective techniques.
• Support the Area management organisation to ensure that significant risks/opportunities associated with the MEH scope of works are adequately assessed based on evidence and balanced judgement to underpin regular, timely and accurate information.
• Enable robust review, challenge of delivery & schedule level reporting that impacts overall Project level strategic delivery.
• Provide timely production and focussed updates of area Planning and Schedule reporting to key stakeholders, to a defined reporting cycle.
• Drive and challenge strategies for Baseline Schedule project delivery sequence.
• Continuously develop the Planning team approach by capturing and sharing operational experience and learning.
• Analyse and assimilate information to identify key risks and make evidence‑based decisions to drive the Planning strategy using a pragmatic and systematic approach.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes in keeping with the HPC project values of "Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity and Clarity" and culture of "Trust, Transparency and Teamwork".
• Accountable for the application of the Trend & Change process within the schedule, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators, and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities.
• Integrate the MEH scope of works within the HPC schedule and associated planning data.
• Accountable for ensuring the project scheduling standards and procedures are being adhered to.
• Ensure all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked, and protected in accordance with EDF policies and procedures.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of a degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• Demonstratable experience working within a Planning team for mechanical, electrical & HVAC 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.
• Previous site/ installation experience would be particularly valuable in this role as the successful candidate would be overseeing Level4 schedules (Work Packages).
• 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.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Amentum will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters.

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