IPC Commissioning Planning Engineer - Nuclear in Bridgwater

Job-ID: 32808Category: Construction & Commissioning DeliveryLocation: Bridgwater, Somerset, United KingdomWorkplace: On-siteSchedule: Full timePosted: Closes: Market Sector: NuclearRecruiting Type: Professional & TechnicalWood Commissioning is recruiting for an experienced IPC Commissioning Planning Engineer to support EDF at Hinkley Point C (HPC). Ideally based locally to the area, successful candidates will be engaged on a 12 month rolling PAYE contract working 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday at the HPC Site in Bridgwater.The RoleWorking in the Central Controls Teams as part of the Planning Discipline of Project Controls, under the direction and leadership of the IPC Planning Manager, to be responsible for the management of the Level 2/4 (client) Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) in adherence with HPC processes. This will include managing the alignment of Level 3 (contract) schedules, and provision of time-related data and analysis. To support the IPC Planning Manager in leading central Planning activities for the Project and in developing Planning standards, policies and strategies. To support EDF Energy in making informed decisions to support the efficient and timely delivery of work scope.It is the overarching objective of the Integrated Project Controls (IPC) Function to act as a centre of excellence. the intelligent owners of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the HPC Project.Operating Environment In order to understand the operating environment, the job-holder will be familiar with the following key documents:Company Manual – outlines the purpose of the companyProject Execution & Business Plan – describes the delivery strategy for the ProjectProject Delivery Model – signposts readers to key proceduresIntegrated Project Controls Manual – how work is undertaken in the Integrated Project Controls FunctionDiscipline-specific Procedures – detailed activity steps, interfaces, etc.The Nuclear environment is highly regulated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)Nuclear Safety Culture is of paramount importance to the Project and embedded throughout Challenges and Problem SolvingEnsure alignment of data between Planning and other Disciplines of Integrated Project ControlsManage schedule changes within the ProgrammesWork with key interfaces to identify and understand issues and concernsCollaboratively resolve issues, implement corrective action or escalate as requiredDecision-MakingThe jobholder will be responsible for Project data within their area of work and will have authority to make decisions relating to the maintenance of the data. The jobholder’s line manager will be accountable for the data and material decisions will be referred upwards accordinglyOur Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Hinkley Point C (HPC) is a first‑of‑a‑kind UK EPR nuclear construction project and one of the most complex engineering undertakings in Europe. The Commissioning Programme leads the transition from construction to operation, demonstrating to regulators that systems are safe, compliant and ready for service. QualificationsWhat makes you remarkable?Expected: Minimum of a degree in Engineering, Construction or other related field, or HND or equivalent qualification with recognised experience commensurate with a degreeProfessionally qualified with chartered or equivalent statusProven relevant experience in a Project Management or Project Controls environment in a similar Scheduling role on a major construction projectSubstantial experience in the use of scheduling software, ideally Primavera P6 version 7 and aboveExperience of commercial contractingDetailed understanding of scheduling methodologies and techniquesTechnical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods and techniques in a UK contextAbility to produce accurate, complete and fully logic-linked construction plansUnderstanding of other Disciplines of Project Controls (particularly Estimating, Cost and Risk) including management techniques and associated softwareUnderstanding of earned value analysisUnderstanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDICWorking knowledge of schedule risk analysis techniquesGood commercial awarenessHigh level of analytical and numerical skills and good attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills at all working and management levelsThe job-holder will be expected to have a working level of knowledge of, and to use, the following (or similar equivalent) software tools:Primavera P6 (Scheduling)Synchro (4D modelling)Acumen Fuse (Schedule Analysis)Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)Teamcenter (Document Control)Desirable:Experience of developing estimates and budgets for major infrastructure programmesExperience of working in a large integrated team over the full lifecycle of a projectExperience in presenting complex information to senior executives and shareholdersExperience in the Nuclear sectorInfluencing skillsAbility to build relationships with Project stakeholders, and to act on behalf of the Programme Team as their representativeThe HPC Project Controls team operate or interface with the following key systems and a working knowledge of these systems would be an advantage:EcoSys (Cost, Changes, Earned Value Management)ARM (Risks, Opportunities, Trends)@risk (QCRA)Safran (QSRA)Adobe Professional (Report Publishing)Power BI (Business Intelligence Analytics)SAP (Financial)CEMAR (Supply Chain)ResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities will include:Team:Support the IPC Lead Planner in the implementation and maintenance of Project Controls processes for PlanningSupport Senior Project/ Programme Managers including the production of monthly reports, through the provision of intelligent information and analysisCollaborate with other Disciplines of Integrated Project Controls, as well as other Project Support Functions, to help deliver Project goals in keeping with the HPC principles of Trust, Transparency and TeamworkCore Processes:Produce and maintain the schedule baseline IWS in Primavera 6 (P6), with fully logic-linked work plans aligned to the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and utilising approved construction techniquesEnsure the Level 2/4 IWS is updated to an agreed timeframeAssist in the Trend & Change process, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunitiesIdentify, analyse and provide solutions to time-related issuesCo-ordinate, verify and produce Project-level schedule reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time-related drivers and performance issuesAdhere to Project governance and Scheduling standards and proceduresEnsure all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked, and protected in accordance with EDF policies and proceduresFunctional Management:Accountable for the adherence of direct reports to Project governance and standardsProactively seek to continuously improve Discipline performance by implementing best practice and learningFacilitate collaboration with Programme teams and wider industry partners to ensure consistency and transparency in approach and dataTake necessary care to ensure that direct reports properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorised disclosure, modification or destructionSupport the recruitment process for the DisciplineAct as a role model for HPC Project and EDF Energy by exhibiting and encouraging behaviours which are in alignment with the Project's values of Humility, Positivity, Clarity, Respect and SolidarityDimensionsHinkley Point C is a circa 26bn projectThis role will involve working within the Central Controls Team, which is the sub-division of Integrated Project Controls Function that operates at Project levelThe scope of each individual role will vary depending on the job-holder’s area of responsibilityThe role reports to the IPC Planning ManagerAbout the company
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