Planner in Leiston

Empower Advisory UK (a part of the BMD Group based in Australia) is a project management and advisory business that makes large, complex projects simple. Our team is composed entirely of people who have made a career in delivering large, complex projects both here in the UK and in Australia and who know how to make projects deliver ahead of time and budget and generate exceptional outcomes. BMD Group is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction, and urban development business. We are dedicated to powering futures and creating legacies through a commitment to collaboration. Our team is built on the principles of collaboration and sustainability, ensuring the highest standards are met for every project and client.

Job Purpose / Overview

The Planner will support the CWA Enabling and Earthworks Geotechnical Section Planning Lead and the Section Lead. This role will provide a key link between the supply chain delivering the works, the requirements of the PAA programme, the CWA team managing the works and the PMO.

Background

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low‑carbon electricity. The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies. They are more than just an alliance; they are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities And Decisions

• Assist with the development of the delivery programme, including close working and co-ordination with Senior Planner, delivery teams, supply chain to build up the optimum methodology, sequence, timing, production & resource.
• Assist with programme updates with respect to performance during the construction period.
• Recommend mitigation measures on areas of forecast critical programme slippage.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• A degree, HND or similar equivalent in a civil engineering or geotechnical subject is desirable.
• Experience of planning services within large complex environments within the construction industry.
• Good experience in scheduling tools and software like Primavera P6, MS Project or ASTA.
• Understanding of the methods of construction, including plant, equipment, and labour requirements.
• Relevant CSCS Card.

Benefits

We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

• Grow your career with specialised learning and development programs.
• Be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform.
• Prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access.
• Support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available.
• Access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace. So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies. We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven.

For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to BMD Careers.

Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. No agency submissions will be accepted.