Project Planner

Role Characteristics:

Hinkley Point C is the UK’s first new build nuclear power station in a generation that is critical to the UK NetZero targets.

All roles on the project require key behaviours which support the Zero Harm objective, a questioning attitude, and drive to uphold the standards of safety and quality required by this prestigious project. A committed strong work ethic is essential at all levels.

All candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and experience where possible directly related to the criteria required for the role. It is acknowledged that previous Nuclear based experience will not always be possible, as such supporting with project research and how individual skills may be transferable will be important.

There are opportunities to put together strategic people plans within the nuclear sector, work on wider company people projects, deliver an excellent first class service to employees and ensure the administration and processes that engulf working life are implemented effectively and fairly

Accountabilities:

As a Project Planner, you’ll be part of a team delivering an exceptional, distinctive and consistent Operational planning experience, which creates an environment where our people can thrive and do their best work.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop a professional and effective approach to operational Project planning

The Planner will contribute across all phases of an Dalkia Project:

• Tender/ Feasibility and Award Validation phase
• Design, Engineering and Procurement phase
• Build, maintain, review and monitor project programmes
• Identify planning scope, constraints, and contract requirements
• Identify resourcing requirements with the Operations team
• Create, review and maintain Project Programmes in line with Imtech standards

• Utilise the Dalkia Project Delivery System (PDS)
• Reconcile Dalkia and sub-contractor plant, labour & material requirements
• Support Project manager(s) offering technical knowledge on how to develop and implement an effective Project plan
• Monitor and manage progress of Project team against programme
• Review record keeping, administration, budgets and time
• Work proactively with Project team manager and team to ensure projects are on track
• Produce relevant reports for the Project Manager
• Prepare presentations and data analysis working with Project Managers and subject matter experts as required
• Proactive approach to liaison across the operation and with clients/suppliers
• Point of contact for Planning issues & develop effective relationships
• Able to influence impact of planning through effective working relationships
• Embrace latest methodology and challenge status quo
• Guide the Project manager with resource loading
• Develop own performance and effectiveness using feedback and in discussion with planning manager

Key Deliverables:

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Operational planning processes, practices and systems and the ability to drive their implementation
• Ability to analyse and interpret operational plans and data in order to drive informed business decisions, and carry them out
• Commercial awareness of operational projects challenges
• The ability to build professional working relationships with internal and external staff

Skills

• Must have experience in  effective multitasking and project management skills
• Must have strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills and be able to build relationships
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and business acumen, with the ability to challenge the status quo
• Strong analysis , review and reporting skills
• Proactive Problem solving
• Effective relations with  stakeholders proactively
• Excellent attention to detail and personally well organised and Calm under pressure
• Good negotiation and influencing skills

Behaviour & Attitude

• Demonstrate a can do, entrepreneurial attitude and a focus on impact
• Motivates others to excel delivers success through teams
• Recognises and ensures positive resolution of conflict
• Passionate about our sector, embodies the Imtech “IT WORKS” values of Identity, Trust, Working Hard, Open, Robust, Knowledge, Say It – Do It.
• Keen to continue learning and developing their skillset, having a growth mindset

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience

• Level 4 HNC Qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
• Construction Planning Experience
• Good level general education Good level of general education
• Competence in MS Project or Asta Powerproject

Additional Qualifications/ Experience:

• Competence in Primavera P6
• Ideally 2 years of Construction project operations experience in a fast paced organisation
• Site experience in Mechanical or Electrical or other relevant discipline desirable
• Experience should include a focus on performance management and talent/team development, change management and leadership coaching, as a Business Partner.

Working Pattern of Attendance and Location(s):

• 37hrs per week
• Location: Bridgewater/Hinkley Point C/Hybrid

HPC Values attributed behaviours:   

• Demonstrates Humility through sharing success as a team.
• Demonstrates Positivity through always striving for solutions.
• Demonstrates Respect through valuing other points of view.
• Demonstrates Clarity through sharing information simply and concisely.
• Demonstrates Solidarity through adopting a “One Team” approach