Construction Planner

Millbank Holdings; Shurton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Do you have experience in Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEH) construction Planning?

Are you familiar with Engineering, Procurement and Construction processes and capable of the integration of these activities?

Would you like to work for a leading engineering company at the forefront of innovative nuclear technologies in the UK?

If the answer is yes, please proceed on!

The opportunity

Nuclear Power Programmes are delivering client critical works to some of our major UK and European Projects. Our embedded teams are delivering support to Nuclear New build power station in the Southwest and Southeast, helping develop technologies in SMR (Small Modular Reactor) capability and working towards building Poland's first Nuclear Power station. Given their expansion, they are currently recruiting for an experienced MEH Construction Planner to 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 role

As 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.

Your duties and responsibilities will be:

1. The development, integration, design, testing & commissioning of detailed construction schedules within the MEH phase.
2. 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.
3. Integration of construction works activities with all HPC programmes within the MEH schedules to optimise the planning process.
4. 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.
5. The management and update of the schedule data within the planning and production control toolsets.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Ensuring that MEH Programme construction schedules are produced, managed, and maintained in accordance with the planning procedures and contract requirements.
9. Reporting of site progress using various methods, and ensuring the construction team is informed of relevant schedule data.

You will have the following qualifications and experience:

1. Knowledge of Engineering, Procurement and Construction process and the integration of these activities.
2. 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.
3. In-depth knowledge and experience of programme progress and forecast position and planning.
4. Strong communication skills.
5. An understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring.
6. An understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements.
7. A basic understanding of estimating principles.

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If you're seeking a new opportunity with a dynamic nuclear company and have the skills and experience our client desires, then apply today to avoid missing out!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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