Apply Now About the role SZC is ultimately owned by two shareholders, EDF and HMG. The shareholders hold their investment in SZC through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited. Over the course of the current shareholding arrangements the shareholdings of the two shareholders will change. The shareholders will fund SZC up until Financial Close through equity in line with the approved schedule and budget. SZCs business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure (including activities relating to hydrogen, direct air capture and/or desalination) at Sizewell C in Suffolk. T Prior to the government investment decision SZC operated as part of EDF in the Nuclear Development business unit and was staffed by EDF colleagues and independent contractors who are now in the process of transferring to the direct employment of SZC. It is setting itself up as an organisation capable of delivering a new nuclear power plant, from investment case and funding, to construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and decommissioning. Key stakeholders are: UK Government, relevant Government departments and agencies including Treasury BEIS, EDF, Financial investors and institutions, Regulators, Alliance partners and local communities. What you'll be doing The Planning Manager role is to lead the Planning team responsible for the planning for the main earthworks works for the project. Lead and take responsibility for developing, coordinating and monitoring the project programme and controls for bulk earthworks operations. You will be responsible for managing a team of planners who will support the site delivery team to deliver on time this initial key aspect of the works. This will require coordination with other parts of the project delivery team i.e., site establishment, enabling works, designers. The earthworks programme will be one part of a portfolio of programmes maintained in an enterprise structure. AYou will be expected to develop and mentor members of the planning team both in your team and others within the portfolio of works that the alliance is responsible for. Experience with planning and managing large scale earthworks operations and a corresponding programme is preferred. Manage and development the main earthworks programme, after acceptance manage the updating, incorporation of change providing weekly and monthly progress data. Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance. Lead the development and agree by collaboration a logical sequence and methodology of the programme with the delivery team ensuring that the most efficient design, procurement & construction strategy is adopted for the delivery of the works. Support the Alliance Programme submission team in incorporating the earthworks portion programme, narrative and Performance measurements in the preparation of monthly and weekly reports, through the provision of intelligent information and analysis. Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including programmes, planning philosophy, presentations and reports alongside producing the contract programme and supporting information in accordance with the contract requirements. Ensure that the portion programme provides the overarching strategy for delivery of the earthworks. The medium term and short programmes and master programme must all align, and changes are incorporated and communicated to the Alliance Programme submission team. Liaise with site team and supply chain to check on progress, issues and review planned progress to ensure programme maintained. Mentor and develop the earthworks planning team to promote personnel development individuals of the team and produce a high performing planning unit. Who we're looking for Essential Technical Proficiency: Proven experience as a Civil Engineering Planner with managing and administration of a programme under an NEC contract. Must have a comprehensive experience in using P6 in an enterprise environment. A good understanding of project / programme controls including the use of common coding and structuring the programme to align with data sharing and collection. Communication: Strong communication skills with a history of effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory authorities. Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more