Construction Planner

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, oversees the decommissioning of several first-generation nuclear power stations and manages electricity generation at Maentwrog hydroelectric plant. The organisation is seeking a Construction Planner to assist the Construction Manager in planning and coordinating site resources. The role requires considerable experience in the nuclear construction industry, expertise in Primavera P6, and a strong understanding of schedule management. NRS promotes an inclusive work environment and offers various benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive training and development programme.

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.
NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission – to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.
At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.
About the role
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To provide a planning service to the Construction Manager in compliance with relevant company procedures. As the Construction Planner, you’ll be managing the Construction Integrated Plan and Coordination resources across the Site.
Key Duties/ Summary
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
• Accountable to the Construction Manager for service and to the Head of Profession for standards.
• Assist the Construction Manager & Construction Office in conducting interactive planning sessions, capturing output to form the basis of Construction plans.
• Produce an Integrated Level 4 schedule for the Site
• Monitor and Coordination of Site Resources via the Integrated Level 4 schedule.
• Review and interrogate Contractor/Sub Contractor Construction/Delivery Plans/Schedules that are submitted and make recommendations to the Construction Manager.
• Maintain alignment of schedules (including milestone dates) in the schedule hierarchy to ensure absolute linkage throughout.
• Ensure key milestone dates are included in the scheduling tool (e.g., gate reviews, regulatory milestones, procurement plans, etc.)
• Ensure schedule contingencies and mitigation activities are identified.
• Ensure regular review and update of the Construction integrated plan. Facilitate reviews where necessary by chairing/coordinating Construction planning meetings. Analyse construction risks and impacts and make recommendations. Actively monitor progress with mitigation activities and ensure information is fed into the Construction Manager
• Understand the Construction scope of work for Projects/contracts.
• Review float erosion and provide the Construction Manager status on perceived likelihood of delivery.
• Identify and Manage Resource interfaces between the Construction Office, Project Programmes, Engineering and Maintenance.
• Status project schedules in the field ensuring progress reported reflects a ‘true and fair’ view;
• Assist the Construction Manager in analysing work performed and schedule variances.
• Assist the Construction Manager in recovery planning, including impact analysis.
• Provide critical path and critical chain analysis.
• Quantify effects of emergent/additional work on the schedule and on the overall Lifetime Plan
• Compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments. Support the continuous improvement of Health, Safety Environment and Quality on Site.
• As a customer-focused individual, the post holder will be expected to support Construction delivery within his or her range of skills, knowledge, experience and competence
• May be required to undertake emergency scheme duties
• Support colleague’s learning and development through knowledge sharing, task instruction etc.
• Support the effective deployment of company-wide policies, processes, systems and procedures ensuring that at all time the business remains compliant. This includes, but is not limited to, the need to comply with the company’s Equality and Diversity Policy and undertake identified associated learning and development activities.
Education / Qualifications / Training
NQF level 5 or equivalent significant, demonstrable planning experience – Essential
NVQ Level in Construction or equivalent – Essential
BSc Civil Engineering or similar equivalent qualification through experience – Desirable
Membership of a relevant professional body – Desirable
SMSTS – Desirable
APM Fundamentals – Desirable
NEC4 Awareness – Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
Considerable experience of construction within the nuclear industry or within a contracting or other regulated construction organisation – Essential
Significant Experience on Primavera P6 – Essential
Excellent leadership, communication, and IT skills – Essential
Understands the impact on schedules from a highly technical and regulated industry – Essential
Significant demonstrable experience of constructing and reading logic driven, resource loaded construction schedules – Essential
Significant experience of rolling up and summarising working schedules – Essential
Good understanding of Critical Path Analysis (CPA) / Programme – Essential
Benefits Package
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
Flexible working – where possible.
The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
Participation in our Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS).
Additional Information
Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.
There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.
At Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.
We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.