1060MARG
IPC Planning Engineer (Technical Planner)
Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract, full time
£380 PAYE-£520 UMBRELLA per day
Job Title:
IPC Planning Engineer (Technical Planner)
Description & Background
We are seeking an IPC Planning Engineer to join our team at Hinkley Point C, the UKs first new build nuclear power station in a generation that is critical to UK Net Zero targets. The role provides comprehensive project planning and control support to the Project Team and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring project schedules are effectively managed while maintaining collaborative relationships across project disciplines.
Principal Responsibilities
Manage Level 2/4 (client) Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) in adherence with HPC processes
Produce and maintain schedule baseline in Primavera 6 (P6)
Create fully logic-linked work plans aligned with Work Breakdown Structures
Manage alignment of Level 3 (contract) schedules
Provide time-related data and analysis
Support IPC Planning Manager in developing planning standards and strategies
Assist in Trend & Change process
Generate performance indicators
Identify and analyze time-related issues
Coordinate and produce project-level schedule reports
Ensure compliance with project governance and scheduling standards
Protect sensitive project information in accordance with EDF policies
Required Qualifications & Experience
Essential Knowledge & Skills
Detailed understanding of scheduling methodologies and techniques
Technical comprehension of engineering, procurement, and construction methods
Ability to produce accurate, complete, and fully logic-linked construction plans
Good working knowledge of Primavera P6
Understanding of Project Controls disciplines (Estimating, Cost, Risk)
Knowledge of earned value analysis
Understanding of NEC and FIDIC contract types
Schedule risk analysis techniques
Strong commercial awareness
High-level analytical and numerical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Influencing skills.
Ability to build relationships with Project stakeholders, and to act on behalf of the Programme Team as their representative.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Minimum of a degree in Engineering, Construction or other related field, or HND or equivalent qualification with recognised experience commensurate with a degree.
• Professionally qualified with chartered or equivalent status.
• Proven relevant experience in a Project Management or Project Controls environment in a similar Scheduling role on a major construction project.
• Experience in the use of scheduling software, ideally Primavera P6 version 7 and above.
Desirable
• Experience in the use of an earned value management tool such as EcoSys.
• Experience of developing estimates and budgets for major infrastructure programmes.
• Experience of working in a large integrated team over the full lifecycle of a project.
• Experience in the use of a risk management tool such as ARM.
• Experience in presenting complex information to senior executives and shareholders.
• Experience in the Nuclear sector.
Key Competencies
The job-holder will be expected to have a working level of knowledge of, and to use, the following (or similar equivalent) software tools:
• Primavera P6 (Scheduling).
• Synchro (4D modelling).
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