Site Planner

Matchtech; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Site Planner for a significant role at Hinkley Point C, a key infrastructure project in the UK. The position offers up to £80 per hour on a 6-month site-based contract, with a focus on developing and maintaining detailed project programmes. Ideal candidates will have experience in nuclear projects and proficiency in Primavera P6, alongside strong planning and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with Level 4 programmes and project scheduling.
• Understanding of safety, quality, and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage Level 4 programmes including look-aheads.
• Monitor performance against plan and update stakeholders regularly.
• Identify critical path risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Incorporate variations into existing programmes.
• Support resource planning and analyse earned value performance.

Skills

Planning Engineer with Nuclear Experience

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Strong planning and reporting capability

Attention to detail

Effective communication with project teams

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Planner to join the delivery team at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's most significant infrastructure and energy projects.

Key skills required for this role

Important

Planning Engineer with Nuclear Experience, Primavera P6

Site Planner - Hinkley Point C
Up to £80 p/h (Umbrella) | Site-based | 6-month contract (potential to extend)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Planner to join the delivery team at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's most significant infrastructure and energy projects. This is a site-based role on an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension.

As a Site Planner, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining detailed Level 4 programmes, ensuring the project runs to schedule while supporting decision-making through accurate progress reporting and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce and manage Level 4 programmes (including 4 & 16 week look-aheads)

Monitor performance against plan and update stakeholders regularly

Identify and communicate critical path risks, recommending corrective action

Incorporate variations and emergent works into existing programmes

Support resource planning and analyse earned value performance

Forecast and report on physical quantities (e.g. meterage, welds, etc.)

Key Skills & Experience:

Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Excel

Strong planning and reporting capability with attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders

Awareness of safety, quality, and cost drivers in project planning

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a landmark project in the UK's energy sector while advancing your career in planning and project controls.

Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years’ experience