Construction Planner

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 has 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, HPCs two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects ‘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 develop and progress 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 onsite planning of installation activities and associated data, this will include the governance, management and updating of MEH construction schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• The development, integrations, design, testing & commissioning of detailed construction schedules within the MEH phase
• Considering all aspects of integrated mechanical, electrical and HVAC (MEH) planning for works on the Hinkley Point C project. This will involve conducting integrated schedule reviews to develop detailed, optimised construction delivery sequences and resource loaded schedules
• Integration of construction works activities with all HPC programmes within the MEH schedules to optimise the planning process. The role will be instrumental in addressing interfaces at. The detailed construction schedules support the overall project integrated works schedule (IWS) and the 16-week look ahead process to un-constrain work and deliver schedule adherence.
• The management and update of the schedule data within the planning and production control toolsets
• Support for the performance optimisation / influence of the 4D capability on the performance of Safety, Quality, Cost, Time & Risk across the life-cycle delivery of the MEH scope of Work
• Ensure that MEH installation schedule is supported by the relevant digital tool sets and data to ensure that its performance always meets the needs of the delivery of the MEH Scope of Work
• Ensuring that MEH Programme construction schedules are produced, managed, and maintained in accordance with the planning procedures and contract requirements
• Reporting of site progress using various methods, and ensuring the construction are informed of relevant schedule data.

Education, Experience and Skills:

The Construction Planner will have knowledge of Engineering, Procurement and Construction process and the integration of these activities. Specific knowledge, skills, qualification, and experience include:

• 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 a demonstrable level of experience based on previous project assignments.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of programme progress and forecast position and planning.
• Strong communication skills
• An understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring
• An understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements
• A basic understanding of estimating principles.

Our Culture 

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. 

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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