Planning Manager

Hargreaves Industrial Services; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

S&B Utilities is responsible for delivering the foul and potable water plant projects at Sizewell C. The Planning Manager will establish and maintain an integrated project schedule, coordinating inputs from engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams to ensure timely delivery and governance alignment with Sizewell C.

APM/CIOB/ICE/PMI membership or progress toward is desirable. The role requires extensive experience on major projects, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and a strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' planning experience on major construction, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Advanced Primavera P6 knowledge and experience developing complex integrated programmes.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or related discipline.
• Experience in schedule risk analysis, forecasting, earned value and reporting.
• Ability to lead planning activities and influence teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing integrated project schedules across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Maintaining Level 1, 2 and 3 programmes and ensuring alignment with governance requirements.
• Monitoring progress, milestones and programme performance against baselines.
• Coordinating planning inputs from engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
• Identifying schedule risks, opportunities and constraints.
• Producing programme reports, forecasts and performance analysis for project stakeholders.
• Supporting decision-making through schedule forecasting, trend analysis and project controls.
• Ensuring project schedules are integrated with the wider Sizewell C programme.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Leadership

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering/Construction/PM degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

SEPTEMBER 2026

The Planning Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining and controlling the integrated project schedule for the delivery of the Foul Treatment Plant (FTP) and Potable Water Plant (PWP) at Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station.

CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT

SALARY: COMPETITIVE

CLOSING DATE: 23RD SEPTEMBER 2026

The Planning Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining and controlling the integrated project schedule for the delivery of the Foul Treatment Plant (FTP) and Potable Water Plant (PWP) at Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station.

The role briefly encompasses the following duties but is not limited to:

• Developing and managing integrated project schedules across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover phases.
• Maintaining Level 1, 2 and 3 programmes and ensuring alignment with project governance requirements.
• Monitoring progress, critical milestones and programme performance against agreed baselines.
• Coordinating planning inputs from engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
• Identifying schedule risks, opportunities and critical path constraints.
• Producing programme reports, forecasts and performance analysis for project stakeholders.
• Supporting decision-making through schedule forecasting, trend analysis and project controls.
• Ensuring project schedules are integrated with the wider Sizewell C programme.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:

• Experience: Minimum 10 years' planning experience on major construction, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced Primavera P6 knowledge and proven experience developing complex integrated programmes.
• Qualifications: Degree, HNC or HND in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Project Controls: Experience in schedule risk analysis, forecasting, earned value and performance reporting.
• Leadership: Ability to lead planning activities, facilitate workshops and influence project teams and stakeholders.
• Professional Membership: APM, CIOB, ICE, PMI or equivalent professional membership, or working towards.
• Regulated Industries: Experience working within highly regulated environments.
• Desirable: Experience within nuclear, water treatment, process plant or major infrastructure programmes.

What we do:

S&B Utilities is committed to providing reliable and efficient mechanical and electrical services to our community. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, our expertise spans all aspects of water treatment, from clean to wastewater, ensuring your systems run smoothly and efficiently.

We also offer comprehensive civil engineering services, including:

• MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation)
• Building Maintenance
• Fabrication
• Tankering

Our devoted team is focused on providing exceptional solutions customised to fit our clients requirements. Here at S&B Utilities, our main priorities are excellence and reliability.

Joining S&B Utilities means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, diversity, and professional development.