Exciting Opportunity: Senior Planner - Earthworks - Shape the Future of UK's Energy!

I'm recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to join the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) as part of the Sizewell C project. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a high-impact, long-term project that will help power 6 million homes with low-carbon energy for decades. As part of the Sizewell C project, we are focused on the construction of a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station, and we need a skilled Senior Planner to oversee the Earthworks portion of the project.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing the earthworks delivery programme, ensuring that the various civil works are delivered on time and within budget. You will work closely with the Planning Lead and the SZC wider teams to manage and monitor the earthworks scope of the project, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and on schedule. Your expertise in earthworks planning will be essential as you lead the planning of these critical works, playing a key part in the success of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and day-to-day management of the earthworks delivery schedule, ensuring it aligns with the overall project timeline.

Ensure the schedule content complies with project planning procedures, guidelines, and best practices.

Collaborate with the project team to develop a logical sequence and methodology for the earthworks works, ensuring the most efficient design, procurement, and construction strategy is adopted.

Support the Portion Lead Planner in implementing and maintaining project control processes, including the creation of monthly reports and analysis of earned value data.

Produce and maintain key planning deliverables, including earthworks schedules, planning philosophies, presentations, and reports.

Support BIM Coordinators to meet project requirements and ensure seamless integration of planning and BIM processes.

Track and evaluate the critical path of the earthworks programme, advising the team on potential delays and corrective actions.

Assist in change management, analyzing schedule impacts, identifying mitigation options, and contributing to change submissions for earthworks.

Maintain and update the earthworks baseline and ensure change control processes are followed.

Liaise with the site team and supply chain to monitor progress, identify issues, and ensure the earthworks programme is reflective of any changes or adjustments.

Advise the commercial team on reviewing supplier schedules, challenging variances, and ensuring subcontractor forecasts are integrated into the earthworks programme.

Align medium-term earthworks delivery programmes with the master programme and drive improvements where necessary.

Mentor and support junior planners, fostering a high-performing planning team for earthworks.

Efficiently manage resource allocation within the earthworks schedule, balancing labour, materials, and equipment to meet project objectives and avoid delays.

Provide data-driven insights to identify deviations from the earthworks schedule and recommend improvements to ensure on-time delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

Technical Proficiency: Proven experience as a Civil Engineering Planner with specific expertise in earthworks and proficiency in NEC contracts and P6 (Primavera). A strong understanding of project/programme controls.

Strong Communication Skills: Able to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory authorities to ensure the smooth delivery of the earthworks programme.

Safety-Focused: Commitment to fostering a strong safety culture within the earthworks team and ensuring safety is a top priority.

Team Leadership: Experience leading or mentoring teams, particularly in the context of earthworks planning and coordination.

Regulatory Compliance: A strong background in ensuring compliance with nuclear safety and environmental regulations as they relate to earthworks.

Problem-Solving: Ability to address and resolve complex issues that arise during the earthworks phase of civil engineering projects.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

Degree or recognised qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related sector.

Extensive experience in earthworks planning for civil engineering or infrastructure projects, with a focus on large-scale earthworks.

Proven experience in managing construction programmes for earthworks, including earthworks logistics, ground improvement, and temporary works.

Desirable:

CIOB/ICE Membership, with a focus on Chartership.

Experience with 4D/Synchro Modelling to enhance planning accuracy for earthworks.

At CWA, we are committed to not only delivering a world-class nuclear power station but also building the earthworks infrastructure that will support the project's long-term success. If you have the expertise to lead the planning of critical earthworks on a large-scale nuclear project and are excited to shape the future of UK energy, we want to hear from you!

Ready to make a real difference in the earthworks planning space? Click the link to apply now