Planning Manager

Jacobs; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Planning Manager to lead project controls for critical nuclear projects in the UK. You will play a pivotal role in managing the Integrated Work Schedule, collaborating with various stakeholders and maintaining high standards in planning processes. This role will leverage your expertise in project management, analysis, and scheduling software to ensure timely project delivery within the complexities of nuclear power development.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Family-friendly benefits

Professional development reimbursement

Volunteering programs

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or controls within major construction projects.
• Proven experience in scheduling with Primavera P6.
• Experience with commercial contracting and strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Manage Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) in accordance with project processes.
• Produce insightful monthly reports for Senior Project Managers.
• Develop and maintain schedule baseline in Primavera P6.

Skills

Project Management

Scheduling

Analysis

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Chartered or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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Your Impact:

We’ll 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 attract and retain top talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP services, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, plus reimbursement for relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program, which includes matched funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations.

About the Opportunity

Nuclear Power Programmes are delivering critical works for major UK and European projects. Our embedded teams support Hinkley Point C (a new build power station in the South West), Sizewell C (located in the South East), develop SMR (Small Modular Reactor) technologies, and work towards building Poland's first nuclear power station.

We are currently seeking a Planning Manager to work within the Central Controls Teams as part of the Project Controls Planning Discipline. Reporting to the IPC Planning Manager, you will manage the Level 2/4 (client) Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) in accordance with HPC processes, including aligning Level 3 (contract) schedules and providing time-related data and analysis. You will support the IPC Planning Manager in leading central planning activities, developing standards, policies, and strategies to facilitate the efficient and timely delivery of work.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Support the IPC Lead Planner in implementing and maintaining Project Controls processes for Planning.
2. Assist Senior Project/Programme Managers by producing monthly reports with insightful information and analysis.
3. Collaborate with other disciplines within Project Controls and support functions to achieve project goals aligned with HPC principles of Trust, Transparency, and Teamwork.
4. Develop and maintain the schedule baseline IWS in Primavera P6, ensuring fully logic-linked work plans aligned with the Work Breakdown Structure and construction techniques.
5. Keep the Level 2/4 IWS updated within the agreed timeframe.
6. Support Trend & Change processes, analyze project performance, generate indicators, and identify risks and opportunities.
7. Identify, analyze, and propose solutions to schedule-related issues.
8. Coordinate and produce project schedule reports, including commentary on key drivers and performance issues.
9. Adhere to project governance and scheduling standards and procedures.
10. Ensure all project documents, especially Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly marked and protected according to EDF policies.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. A degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field, or HND/equivalent with recognized experience.
2. Chartered or equivalent professional qualification.
3. Proven experience in project management or controls within a major construction project, specifically in scheduling.
4. Extensive experience with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6 (version 7 or above).
5. Experience with commercial contracting.