Planning Engineer - Hinkley Point C

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Planning Engineer for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project, the UK's first new nuclear power station in over 20 years. The role sits in the Central Controls Teams within the Planning Discipline of Project Controls, under the IPC Planning Manager, and is responsible for managing the Level 2/4 (client) Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) in line with HPC processes. It also supports the IPC Planning Manager in developing planning standards, policies and strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Support the IPC Lead Planner in implementing and maintaining Project Controls processes for Planning, and support Senior Project and Programme Managers
• Produce monthly reports with intelligent information and analysis
• Collaborate with other Integrated Project Controls disciplines and project support functions
• Produce and maintain the schedule baseline IWS in Primavera 6 (P6), with fully logic-linked work plans aligned to the WBS and approved construction techniques
• Keep the Level 2/4 IWS updated to an agreed timeframe
• Assist in the Trend & Change process, including project-level analysis, performance indicators and feedback on risks and opportunities
• Identify, analyse and solve time-related issues
• Coordinate, verify and produce project-level schedule reports with commentary on key time drivers and performance issues
• Protectively mark and safeguard sensitive nuclear information in line with EDF policies

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Construction or a related field, or HND/equivalent with recognised experience commensurate with a degree
• Chartered or equivalent professional status
• Proven experience in a Project Management or Project Controls environment in a similar scheduling role on a major construction project

Required skills

• Substantial experience with scheduling software, ideally Primavera P6 version 7 and above
• Understanding of contract types, particularly the NEC suite and FIDIC
• Working knowledge of schedule risk analysis techniques

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 towards professional development and memberships
• Hybrid, part-time and flexible working arrangements discussed on a case-by-case basis