Mactech Energy Group
Construction Planner
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Job Title: Construction Planner
Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Pay Rate: PAYE £419.6 or Umbrella £570
Job ID: 2222
Principal Accountabilities - (Executive Summary refers)
The Construction Planner is part of the PMO planning function working in the area management team to support the construction phase. Accountable to the Area Lead planner, the Construction Planner will be responsible for the onsite short term planning of installation activities and associated activities, this will include the governance, management and updating of construction schedules to integrating all tier1 contracts.
The Construction Planner will be responsible for the following (not exhaustive) specific accountabilities:
- The development, integrations, design, testing & commissioning of detailed construction schedules within the MEH phase
- Considering all aspects of construction planning for works on the Hinkley Point C project. This will involve conducting integrated schedule reviews to develop detailed, optimised construction delivery sequences and support construction teams to de-clash planned activities from multiple contractors
- Integration of construction works activities with all HPC programmes to optimise the planning process. The role will be instrumental in addressing interfaces within buildings to support the construction management teams co-ordinate contractors on site. The 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 construction works
- Ensure that construction 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 works at HPC
- Ensuring that construction schedules are produced, managed, and maintained in accordance with the planning procedures and requirements.
- Reporting of site progress using various methods, and ensuring that multiple stakeholders are informed of the relevant schedule data.
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Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- The Construction Planner will have knowledge of Engineering, Procurement and Construction activities and the integration of these activities. In addition, they will possess an understanding of project planning processes and the ability to identify and resolve complex interfaces. The construction Planner will have the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders in a construction environment. Strong communication skills and commercial awareness are essential. Specific knowledge, skills, qualification, and experience include:
- 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
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Desirable
- Understanding of NEC Alliance contract and other contract forms used on HPC
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- 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.
- Demonstrable experience integrating construction activities within a short-term planning horizon
- Experience in delivering construction within highly complex projects in regulated environments
- Experience in delivering highly complex projects in regulated environments
- Strong communication skills in English required, knowledge of French can be an advantage.
Desirable
- 4D planning experience
- Nuclear construction background.
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