Overview:

A leading Tier One Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Planner to support delivery of the enabling works package for the Accommodation Campus – a critical component in one of the UK’s most significant energy infrastructure projects. The enabling works, valued at approximately £10m, are essential to the successful development of a 2,400-bed residential facility for the incoming workforce constructing the Sizewell C nuclear power station.

This is a key opportunity to be involved at the ground level of a high-profile, logistically complex scheme that is helping shape the UK’s energy future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the construction programme for all enabling works activities, including archaeology, ecology, earthworks, utilities, access roads, and site preparation.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams, subcontractors, and external consultants to gather inputs and update the programme regularly.
• Produce short-term lookahead programmes, milestone schedules, and resource plans aligned with project objectives.
• Work closely with commercial, design, and procurement teams to ensure integration of programme data.
• Identify and manage risks, float, and critical path items; provide solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Support programme inputs for tender packages on future elements of the campus project.
• Monitor progress against baseline and report on key performance indicators such as earned value, planned vs actual progress, and delay analysis.
• Participate in project reviews, progress meetings, and interface coordination with the wider Sizewell C delivery team.
• Ensure all planning and logistics activities align with nuclear site security, safety, and environmental regulations.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in a Planning role on Construction, or enabling works projects, preferably for a Tier One Main Contractor.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 (essential); knowledge of Asta Powerproject advantageous.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and logistics for multi-phase sites.
• Familiarity with early works scopes including ecology, archaeology, groundworks, and temporary infrastructure.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with the ability to present data clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary delivery environment.
• Experience working in high-security or regulated environments such as nuclear, defence, or complex infrastructure is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

Desirable:

• Previous experience on nuclear-licensed or nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and planning compliance within highly regulated frameworks.
• CSCS card and relevant safety qualifications.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of an iconic UK infrastructure project with long-term development prospects.
• Work for a Tier One Contractor with a proven track record of delivering major complex schemes.
• Help deliver enabling works that pave the way for a high-quality, community-oriented worker campus featuring modern amenities and welfare facilities.
• Contribute to a project that balances technical excellence with environmental and social responsibility.