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Amentum
Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
About The Opportunity
We employ the UK’s most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and have grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK - we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish. Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; HPC’s two EPR reactors will produce 3.26 GW of secure, low‑carbon electricity for 60 years, enough to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the project’s clean‑energy benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.
The MEH Construction Planner will support the construction lead planner by developing and progressing the integrated level 5 schedule which encompasses the full MEH scope. The level 5 schedule also reflects interfaces with other tier‑1 partners to ensure they are fully integrated. The MEH Deputy Lead Planner is part of the MEH Programme, working with the PDO planning team, Delivery Integration and the Area Management teams. The Construction Planner is part of the PDO planning function working in the MEH central planning team to support the MEH construction phase. Accountable to the Level 5 lead planner, the Construction Planner will be responsible for the on‑site planning of installation activities and associated data, including governance, management and updating of MEH construction schedules.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, integrate, design, test and commission detailed construction schedules within the MEH phase.
* Consider all aspects of integrated mechanical, electrical and HVAC (MEH) planning for works on the Hinkley Point C project, conducting integrated schedule reviews to develop detailed, optimised construction delivery sequences and resource‑loaded schedules.
* Integrate construction works activities with all HPC programmes within the MEH schedules to optimise the planning process, addressing interfaces and supporting the overall project integrated works schedule (IWS) and the 16‑week look‑ahead process to un‑constrain work and deliver schedule adherence.
* Manage and update schedule data within planning and production control toolsets.
* Support performance optimisation and influence of the 4‑D capability on Safety, Quality, Cost, Time & Risk across the life‑cycle delivery of the MEH scope of work.
* Ensure that the MEH installation schedule is supported by relevant digital tool sets and data, guaranteeing that performance always meets delivery needs.
* Produce, manage and maintain MEH Programme construction schedules in accordance with planning procedures and contract requirements.
* Report site progress using various methods and ensure that construction is informed of relevant schedule data.
Education, Experience and Skills
* A construction trade or OND/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent in Construction Management or related subject is desirable, as is professional membership of one or more of the following: RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, CIBSE, or demonstrable level of experience based on previous project assignments.
* In‑depth knowledge and experience of programme progress, forecast position and planning.
* Strong communication skills.
* Understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring.
* Understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements.
* Basic understanding of estimating principles.
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through a culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether they are pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, colour, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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