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Planner/ Senior Planner

Job Category:  Other
Contract Partner Company:  Dalkia
Employing Company:  Dalkia

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Planner/ Senior Planner
Dalkia
Hinkley Point C


Hinkley Point C is the UK’s first new build nuclear power station in a generation that is critical to the UK NetZero targets.
All roles on the project require key behaviours which support the Zero Harm objective, a questioning attitude, and drive to uphold the standards of safety and quality required by this prestigious project. A committed strong work ethic is essential at all levels.


All candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and experience where possible directly related to the criteria required for the role. It is acknowledged that previous Nuclear based experience will not always be possible, as such supporting with project research and how individual skills may be transferable will be important.


There are opportunities to put together strategic people plans within the nuclear sector, work on wider company people projects, deliver an excellent first-class service to employees and ensure the administration and processes that engulf working life are implemented effectively and fairly.


The Project Planner will be responsible for driving programme delivery by ensuring that project schedules are accurate, realistic, and aligned with overall objectives. This role focuses on providing clarity and confidence in reporting, enabling informed decision-making across the AB2 Design and Construction projects. The planner will act as a central point for programme coordination, proactively engaging with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to gather critical information and maintain schedule integrity. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate complex programme data into actionable insights that support efficient and compliant project delivery.


Key responsibilities:     


•    Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring alignment with programme delivery objectives for AB2 Design and Construction projects. 
•    Apply robust planning practices to monitor and control project performance, providing accurate and timely progress reports to clients with confidence. 
•    Perform Critical Path Analysis to identify key activities, assess schedule impacts, and maintain focus on priority tasks for successful delivery. 
•    Integrate programme data with 4D planning tools to enable visual sequencing and alignment between schedule and construction methodology, supporting enhanced project delivery and stakeholder understanding. 
•    Proactively manage programme changes, capturing and integrating updates to maintain schedule integrity and transparency. 
•    Collaborate with suitably qualified and experienced professionals to ensure technical accuracy and quality within the programme. 
•    Engage and manage stakeholders to drive efficient project delivery, ensuring the programme remains the central driver for decision-making. 
•    Perform resource planning to optimise allocation and utilisation across the project lifecycle. 
•    Ensure compliance with NEC contract management requirements, supporting contractual obligations and governance. 
•    Identify risks and opportunities within the programme and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain delivery performance.


Essential Qualifications and Experience:    


•    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning and scheduling on major construction or infrastructure projects.
•    Proven ability to manage and engage stakeholders effectively, including internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.
•    Strong understanding of planning principles and methodologies, including Critical Path Analysis and programme change management.
•    Experience in resource planning and ensuring alignment between programme and project delivery objectives.
•    Ability to proactively seek and gather information from all relevant parties to maintain accurate and up-to-date schedules.
•    Knowledge of contract management requirements, ideally NEC, and their impact on programme delivery.


Desirable qualifications and Experience:     


•    Familiarity with 4D planning tool (Synchro) integration and visual sequencing to support project delivery and stakeholder communication.
•    Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to present accurate progress updates confidently to clients and senior management.
•    Degree or higher education qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
•    Professional certification such as APM, PMI, or equivalent in project planning or project controls.
•    Experience working on complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
•    Advanced proficiency in planning and scheduling tools, including Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or similar.
•    Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and other performance measurement techniques
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
•    Advanced Excel skills, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis for programme performance tracking.
•    Proficiency in Power BI for data visualisation and reporting dashboards.

 

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.

Planner/ Senior Planner
Dalkia
Hinkley Point C


Hinkley Point C is the UK’s first new build nuclear power station in a generation that is critical to the UK NetZero targets.
All roles on the project require key behaviours which support the Zero Harm objective, a questioning attitude, and drive to uphold the standards of safety and quality required by this prestigious project. A committed strong work ethic is essential at all levels.


All candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and experience where possible directly related to the criteria required for the role. It is acknowledged that previous Nuclear based experience will not always be possible, as such supporting with project research and how individual skills may be transferable will be important.


There are opportunities to put together strategic people plans within the nuclear sector, work on wider company people projects, deliver an excellent first-class service to employees and ensure the administration and processes that engulf working life are implemented effectively and fairly.


The Project Planner will be responsible for driving programme delivery by ensuring that project schedules are accurate, realistic, and aligned with overall objectives. This role focuses on providing clarity and confidence in reporting, enabling informed decision-making across the AB2 Design and Construction projects. The planner will act as a central point for programme coordination, proactively engaging with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to gather critical information and maintain schedule integrity. Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate complex programme data into actionable insights that support efficient and compliant project delivery.


Key responsibilities:     


•    Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring alignment with programme delivery objectives for AB2 Design and Construction projects. 
•    Apply robust planning practices to monitor and control project performance, providing accurate and timely progress reports to clients with confidence. 
•    Perform Critical Path Analysis to identify key activities, assess schedule impacts, and maintain focus on priority tasks for successful delivery. 
•    Integrate programme data with 4D planning tools to enable visual sequencing and alignment between schedule and construction methodology, supporting enhanced project delivery and stakeholder understanding. 
•    Proactively manage programme changes, capturing and integrating updates to maintain schedule integrity and transparency. 
•    Collaborate with suitably qualified and experienced professionals to ensure technical accuracy and quality within the programme. 
•    Engage and manage stakeholders to drive efficient project delivery, ensuring the programme remains the central driver for decision-making. 
•    Perform resource planning to optimise allocation and utilisation across the project lifecycle. 
•    Ensure compliance with NEC contract management requirements, supporting contractual obligations and governance. 
•    Identify risks and opportunities within the programme and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain delivery performance.


Essential Qualifications and Experience:    


•    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning and scheduling on major construction or infrastructure projects.
•    Proven ability to manage and engage stakeholders effectively, including internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.
•    Strong understanding of planning principles and methodologies, including Critical Path Analysis and programme change management.
•    Experience in resource planning and ensuring alignment between programme and project delivery objectives.
•    Ability to proactively seek and gather information from all relevant parties to maintain accurate and up-to-date schedules.
•    Knowledge of contract management requirements, ideally NEC, and their impact on programme delivery.


Desirable qualifications and Experience:     


•    Familiarity with 4D planning tool (Synchro) integration and visual sequencing to support project delivery and stakeholder communication.
•    Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to present accurate progress updates confidently to clients and senior management.
•    Degree or higher education qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
•    Professional certification such as APM, PMI, or equivalent in project planning or project controls.
•    Experience working on complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
•    Advanced proficiency in planning and scheduling tools, including Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or similar.
•    Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and other performance measurement techniques
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
•    Advanced Excel skills, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis for programme performance tracking.
•    Proficiency in Power BI for data visualisation and reporting dashboards.

 

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.

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