IPC Commissioning Planning Engineer - Nuclear

Wood · Bridgwater

Wood Commissioning is recruiting for an experienced IPC Commissioning Planning Engineer to support EDF at Hinkley Point C (HPC). Ideally based locally to the area, successful candidates will be engaged on a 12 month rolling PAYE contract working 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday at the HPC Site in Bridgwater.

The Role

Working in the Central Controls Teams as part of the Planning Discipline of Project Controls, under the direction and leadership of the IPC Planning Manager, to be responsible for the management of the Level 2/4 (client) Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) in adherence with HPC processes. This will include managing the alignment of Level 3 (contract) schedules, and provision of time-related data and analysis. To support the IPC Planning Manager in leading central Planning activities for the Project and in developing Planning standards, policies and strategies. To support EDF Energy in making informed decisions to support the efficient and timely delivery of work scope.

It is the overarching objective of the Integrated Project Controls (IPC) Function to act as a centre of excellence. the intelligent owners of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the HPC Project.

Operating Environment

In order to understand the operating environment, the job-holder will be familiar with the following key documents:
- Company Manual – outlines the purpose of the company
- Project Execution & Business Plan – describes the delivery strategy for the Project
- Project Delivery Model – signposts readers to key procedures
- Integrated Project Controls Manual – how work is undertaken in the Integrated Project Controls Function
- Discipline-specific Procedures – detailed activity steps, interfaces, etc.
The Nuclear environment is highly regulated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR)
Nuclear Safety Culture is of paramount importance to the Project and embedded throughout

Challenges and Problem Solving

Ensure alignment of data between Planning and other Disciplines of Integrated Project Controls
Manage schedule changes within the Programmes
Work with key interfaces to identify and understand issues and concerns
Collaboratively resolve issues, implement corrective action or escalate as required

Decision-Making

The jobholder will be responsible for Project data within their area of work and will have authority to make decisions relating to the maintenance of the data. The jobholder’s line manager will be accountable for the data and material decisions will be referred upwards accordingly

Our Clients and Projects  

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is a first‑of‑a‑kind UK EPR nuclear construction project and one of the most complex engineering undertakings in Europe. The Commissioning Programme leads the transition from construction to operation, demonstrating to regulators that systems are safe, compliant and ready for service.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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