We are currently seeking a highly experienced Construction Planner to join our Clients team. This role will support the Construction Lead Planner in developing and progressing the integrated level 5 schedule, encompassing the full MEH scope and reflecting interfaces with other tier 1 partners.

The MEH Deputy Lead Planner will be an integral part of the MEH Programme, working closely with the Planning, Delivery Integration, and Area Management teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Construction Planner will be responsible for on-site planning of installation activities and associated data, including governance, management, and updates of MEH construction schedules. This role reports to the Level 5 Lead Planner and is accountable for ensuring the schedule aligns with the overall project integrated works schedule (IWS) and the 16-week look ahead process for delivering schedule adherence.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Develop, integrate, design, test, and commission detailed construction schedules within the MEH phase.

2. Conduct integrated schedule reviews to develop optimised construction delivery sequences and resource-loaded schedules for all aspects of integrated mechanical, electrical, and HVAC (MEH) planning on the Hinkley Point C project.

3. Integrate construction works activities with all HPC programmes within the MEH schedules to optimise the planning process and address interfaces.

4. Manage and update schedule data within planning and production control toolsets.

5. Support the performance optimisation of the 4D capability for Safety, Quality, Cost, Time, and Risk across the life-cycle delivery of the MEH scope of Work.

6. Ensure the MEH installation schedule is supported by relevant digital toolsets and data to meet delivery needs.

7. Produce, manage, and maintain MEH Programme construction schedules in accordance with planning procedures and contract requirements.

8. Report site progress using various methods and communicate relevant schedule data to the construction leads.

Key Deliverables:

1. Advocate for safe and effective planning of works for site construction.

2. Incorporate conventional and nuclear safety considerations into planning processes for project success.

3. Develop detailed plans for facilities and/or areas, integrating, coordinating, and sequencing work activities for the optimum construction sequence, with particular attention to contractor interfaces within the 16-week horizon.

4. Communicate schedule resource requirements, durations, and associated quantity information to construction leads.

5. Support the project's periodic look-ahead process with a rolling extract of an integrated schedule.

6. Identify planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements.

7. Identify quantities and factors affecting the programme.

8. Establish and agree on delivery construction outputs and working hours.

9. Develop resource, material, and quantity profiles from the level 5 schedule to support delivery readiness, particularly for bulk MEH materials and equipment delivery needs.

10. Develop schedule metrics and reporting to measure schedule adherence and planned/actual schedule performance.

11. Collaborate with the 4D team to develop animated schedule sequences and enhance the project's 4D tools and capabilities, particularly for construction coordination purposes.

12. Work with construction teams and the PDO to develop visual management capabilities for deployment in the field by construction and contract partner teams.

13. Encourage the development of HPC lessons learned to support future project execution.

Key Interfaces:

1. MEH Joint Venture.

2. MEH Programme.

3. Area Management.

4. Logistics/Expeditors.

5. Transverse Equipment.

Knowledge & Skills:

Essential:

The Construction Planner must have knowledge of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction processes and their integration. Specific essential knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience include:

• In-depth knowledge and experience of programme progress and forecasting.

• Strong communication skills.

• Understanding of various methods of planning, programming, and progress monitoring.

• Understanding of the construction market, methods, plant and equipment, and labour requirements.

• Basic understanding of estimating principles.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the NEC Alliance contract and other contract forms used on HPC.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Experience delivering highly complex projects in regulated environments.

• Strong communication skills in English; knowledge of French is advantageous.

• Industrial experience in MEH delivery.

Desirable:

1. 4D and 5D planning experience.

2. Background in nuclear construction.

3. A construction trade or OND/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent in Construction Management or related field is desirable.

4. Professional membership in one or more of the following: RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE or equivalent experience based on previous projects