Construction Planner – Hinkley Point C Nuclear Project

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Construction Planner for the MEH (mechanical, electrical and HVAC) scope of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, the first new nuclear power station built in the UK in over 20 years. The role sits in the MEH central planning team, accountable to the Level 5 lead planner, and supports the construction lead planner in developing and progressing the integrated level 5 schedule covering the full MEH scope and its interfaces with other tier 1 partners.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, design, test and commission detailed construction schedules for the MEH phase, including integrated schedule reviews to produce optimised construction sequences and resource-loaded schedules.
• Integrate construction works with all HPC programmes in the MEH schedules and address interfaces between them.
• Manage and update schedule data within the planning and production control toolsets.
• Support the performance of Safety, Quality, Cost, Time and Risk across the MEH scope, and ensure schedules are produced and maintained in line with planning procedures and contract requirements.
• Report site progress and share relevant schedule data with the construction team.

Required profile

• Knowledge of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction process and how these activities integrate.
• Desirable: a construction trade or OND/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent in Construction Management or a related subject, and professional membership of RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or CIBSE, or equivalent project experience.
• In-depth knowledge of programme progress, forecast position and planning.
• Strong communication skills.

Required skills

• Understanding of planning, programming and progress monitoring methods.
• Understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements.
• Basic understanding of estimating principles.

What we offer

• Competitive package for UK employees, including free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Reimbursement of professional development and memberships.
• Collectively programme with matched funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.