Area Planner

<p>Our client, a leading organisation delivering one of the UK’s most significant nuclear infrastructure projects, is seeking an experienced <strong>Area Planner</strong> to join their Project Controls team based in the Bristol area.</p><p>This is an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in the planning and successful delivery of a complex, high-profile engineering programme.</p><p><br><br>Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity<br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p><br></p><p>As Area Planner, you will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining detailed construction schedules within your designated project area. You will provide clear and accurate project insights to support evidence-based decision-making and ensure robust planning controls are in place.</p><p>Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Cost Controllers and Risk teams, you will help drive project performance and proactively manage schedule impacts, risks and opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Deliver accurate and concise project insights using commercial and technical information to inform decision-making.</li><li>Lead area planning activities and maintain fully logic-linked construction schedules.</li><li>Assess the impact of changes and decisions on project risk and planning delivery.</li><li>Communicate complex planning issues and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical senior stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate effectively across organisational and functional boundaries.</li><li>Utilise the HPC PMO Digital Planning Platforms and associated planning tools.</li><li>Support schedule risk analysis, earned value reporting and integrated project controls activities.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Planner or Area Planner within major engineering, infrastructure, energy or nuclear projects.</li><li>Detailed understanding of scheduling methodologies and planning techniques.</li><li>Technical and practical knowledge of EPC delivery methods in the UK.</li><li>Ability to produce accurate, complete and fully logic-linked construction programmes.</li><li>Strong understanding of Project Controls disciplines, particularly Cost, Estimating and Risk.</li><li>Working knowledge of Earned Value Analysis (EVA).</li><li>Familiarity with contract types including NEC and FIDIC.</li><li>Understanding of schedule risk analysis techniques.</li><li>Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Experience working on major nuclear or similar regulated environments.</li><li>Knowledge of HPC PMO digital planning platforms.</li><li>Proficiency with Primavera P6 and related Project Controls software.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This is your opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most important low-carbon energy projects, working within a highly skilled and collaborative team at the forefront of nuclear delivery.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p><p>If you are an experienced planner looking for your next challenge in the nuclear sector, we would love to hear from you. Excellent salary and benefits package. xwzovoh </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered.</strong></p>