Role: Commissioning Planning Engineer Position: Contract Location: SDC, Woodlands Business Park, Bridgwater, Somerset Days on Site: 3 Duration: Until Dec 2026, may extend Pay: £378 (paye) to £515 (umb) Working in the Commissioning Team as part of the Planning Discipline of Project Controls, under the direction and leadership of the Commissioning Planning Manager, to be responsible for the management of the Level 2/4 (client) Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) in adherence with HPC processes. This will include managing the alignment of Level 3 (contract) schedules, and provision of time-related data and analysis. To support the IPC Planning Manager in leading central Planning activities for the Project and in developing Planning standards, policies and strategies. To support NNB in making informed decisions to support the efficient and timely delivery of work scope. It is the overarching objective of the Integrated Project Controls (IPC) Function to act as a centre of excellence. the intelligent owners of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the HPC Project. Operating Environment Thinking Environment. In order to understand the operating environment, the job-holder will be familiar with the following key documents. Company Manual - outlines the purpose of the company. Project Execution & Business Plan - describes the delivery strategy for the Project. Project Delivery Model - signposts readers to key procedures. Integrated Project Controls Manual - how work is undertaken in the Integrated Project Controls Function. Discipline-specific Procedures - detailed activity steps, interfaces, etc. The Nuclear environment is highly regulated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR). Nuclear Safety Culture is of paramount importance to the Project and embedded throughout. Key Interfaces include. Planning Discipline. Other Integrated Project Controls Disciplines (Cost, Estimating, Risk, Performance Measurement & Analysis, Project Controls Managers (PCMs)). Delivery Integration (Pre-Construction Planning). Framework & Boundaries Breadth of Responsibility. None. The jobholder will have oversight of all Project contracts. Challenges and Problem Solving. Ensure alignment of data between Planning and other Disciplines of Integrated Project Controls. Manage schedule changes within the Programmes. Work with key interfaces to identify and understand issues and concerns. Collaboratively resolve issues, implement corrective action or escalate as required. Decision-Making. The jobholder will be responsible for Project data within their area of work and will have authority to make decisions relating to the maintenance of the data. The jobholder's line manager will be accountable for the data and material decisions will be referred upwards accordingly. Principal Accountabilities Team. Support the IPC Lead Planner in the implementation and maintenance of Project Controls processes for Planning, Support Senior Project/ Programme Managers including the production of monthly reports, through the provision of intelligent information and analysis. Collaborate with other Disciplines of Integrated Project Controls, as well as other Project Support Functions, to help deliver Project goals in keeping with the HPC principles of Trust, Transparency and Teamwork Core Processes. Produce and maintain the schedule baseline IWS in Primavera 6 (P6), with fully logic-linked work plans aligned to the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and utilising approved construction techniques. Ensure the Level 2/4 IWS is updated to an agreed timeframe. Assist in the Trend & Change process, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities. Identify, analyse and provide solutions to time-related issues. Co-ordinate, verify and produce Project-level schedule reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time-related drivers and performance issues. Adhere to Project governance and Scheduling standards and procedures. Ensure all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked, and protected in accordance with NNB policies and procedures. Functional Management. Accountable for the adherence of direct reports to Project governance and standards. Proactively seek to continuously improve Discipline performance by implementing best practice and learning. Facilitate collaboration with Programme teams and wider industry partners to ensure consistency and transparency in approach and data. Take necessary care to ensure that direct reports properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destruction. Support the recruitment process for the Discipline. Act as a role model for HPC Project and the client by exhibiting and encouraging behaviours which are in alignment with the Project's values of Humility, Positivity, Clarity, Respect and Solidarity. Dimensions Hinkley Point C is a circa £26bn project. This role will involve working within the Central Controls Team, which is the sub-division of Integrated Project Controls Function that operates at Project level. The scope of each individual role will vary depending on the job-holder's area of responsibility. The role reports to the IPC Planning Manager. The role is based at any HPC required location. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Detailed understanding of scheduling methodologies and techniques. Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods and techniques in a UK context. Ability to produce accurate, complete and fully logic-linked construction plans. Good working knowledge of P6. Understanding of other Disciplines of Project Controls (particularly Estimating, Cost and Risk) including management techniques and associated software. Understanding of earned value analysis. Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC. Working knowledge of schedule risk analysis techniques. Good commercial awareness. High level of analytical and numerical skills. Good attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all working and management levels. 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. Substantial experience in the use of scheduling software, ideally Primavera P6 version 7 and above. Experience of commercial contracting. 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. Are you ready to be part of a project that's reshaping the energy landscape of the UK? This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on the construction of Hinkley Point C. If you have the skills and experience to lead this challenging endeavour, we want to hear from you. What's in It for You Be Part of History : Work on the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation. Scale & Impact : Over 22,000 workers contributing to a £36 billion project that supports 70,000 UK jobs. Net Zero Future : Contribute to a project essential to Britain's low-carbon energy transformation. Career Development : Work in a multi-disciplinary environment with exposure to high-level planning and world-class logistics operations. 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