Planning Engineer
Company Description
⚡️ About Assystem
Join Assystem, a global leader in engineering and project management, driving the energy transition worldwide. With over 7,500 Switchers, we blend our extensive engineering heritage with cutting-edge digital technologies to support vital infrastructure projects. Our mission is to accelerate the clean energy transition, and we’re seeking passionate professionals to be part of this journey.
Why Join the Community of Switchers?
As one of the top three nuclear engineering companies globally, Assystem offers unparalleled opportunities to work on some of the most significant nuclear projects in the world. Join our community and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of clean energy, while benefiting from a dynamic, collaborative work environment.
Job Description
The Job Mission You will play a crucial role supporting the delivery of the Sizewell C (SZC) nuclear power plant project.
Working under the direction and leadership of the Programme Manager, you will establish, develop and maintain project schedules / plans within a Programme team. This will include the timely and accurate maintenance of the Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) in accordance with SZC processes.
This is a hybrid role, with approximately 3-4 days based in the London office and the remainder of the week working from home, subject to your manager’s requirements.
⚡️ Key Responsibilities
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 techniques
Ensure the IWS is updated to an agreed timeframe for monthly reporting
Ensure the schedules are updated when required to reflect work progress and performance, to an agreed timeframe defined by the Central Controls Team
Ensure that contractor schedules are produced in accordance with SZC processes and ensure that they align to the IWS forecast position
Maintain daily and weekly work planning in 4D model
Provide quality checks on the Scheduling data
Identify, analyse and provide solutions to time-related issues
Co-ordinate and produce schedule reports to a defined reporting cycle
Assist in the Trend & Change process, including analysis of schedule impact, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities
Qualifications
Required Skills and Qualifications
Minimum of HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction or other related field
Proven relevant experience in a Project Management or Project Controls environment in a similar Scheduling role
Experience in the use of scheduling software, with good working knowledge of Primavera P6
Have or be working towards Project management/project controls qualifications e.g. APM
Detailed understanding of scheduling methodologies and techniques
Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods and techniques in a UK context
Ability to produce accurate, complete and fully logic-linked construction plans;
High level of analytical and numerical skills
Good attention to detail
Ability to influence and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly those in a site environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skillsDesired Skills
✔️ Experience of major construction projects
✔️ Experience of commercial contracting
✔️ Experience of working over the full lifecycle of a project
✔️ Professionally qualified with chartered or equivalent status
✔️Understanding of earned value analysis
✔️Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC
✔️ Working knowledge of schedule risk analysis techniques
Additional Information
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your planning expertise in one of the most complex and high-profile nuclear construction projects in Europe. Join Assystem and be part of a team that upholds the highest safety standards in the industry.
Benefits Include:
✅ Competitive salary and benefits package.
✅ Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution).
✅ 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
✅ Professional development and training opportunities.
✅ Flexible working arrangements.
Join us to shape the future of energy engineering with a global leader in nuclear projects. Apply now and become a part of our innovative team!
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