MEH Area Planner

The MEH Area Planner is accountable to the Area Lead Planner for MEH planning throughout the project lifecycle, it's Productivity, the quality of its outputs their accuracy and value, the implementation of the broader HPC Planning Strategy, the provision of a bespoke-benchmark Planning Environment (Digitally enabled) and the management & control of its associated Supply Chain interfaces (contracts).,

• Drive an Integrated Planning framework, integrated with Reporting and Interdependencies focused on alignment of top down/bottom-up reporting from strategic levels, through Level 1 to Level 5.
• Develop and maintain the schedule baseline integrated work schedule (IWS) with fully logic-linked work plans aligned to the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and utilising effective techniques.
• Supporting the Area management organisation to ensure that significant risks/opportunities associated with the MEH scope of works are adequately assessed based on evidence and balanced judgement to underpin regular, timely and accurate information.
• Enable robust review, challenge of delivery & schedule level reporting that impacts overall Project level strategic delivery.
• For the timely production and focussed updates of area Planning and Schedule reporting to key stakeholders, to a defined reporting cycle
• Driving and challenging strategies for Baseline Schedule project delivery sequence
• Continuous development of the Planning team approach by capturing and sharing operational experience and learning.
• Analysing and assimilating information to identify key risks and make evidence-based decisions to drive the Planning strategy using a pragmatic and systematic approach.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes in keeping with the HPC project values of "Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity and Clarity" and culture of "Trust, Transparency and Teamwork"
• Accountable for the application of the Trend & Change process within the schedule, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators, and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities.
• Integration of the MEH scope of works within the HPC schedule and associated planning data
• Accountable for ensuring the project scheduling standards and procedures are being adhered to.
• Ensure all Project documents, in particular Sensitive Nuclear Information, are correctly protectively marked, and protected in accordance with EDF policies and procedures.
  
  Minimum of a degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or other related field;
• Demonstratable experience working within a Planning team for mechanical, electrical & HVAC works in a complex, highly regulated industry (ideally nuclear or energy) working in a role, which requires active integration management with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience of practical application of Integrated Planning frameworks and methodologies, and how they are applied in the strategic and operational management of a major infrastructure project to deliver positive business outcomes.
• Expert in Planning and Project Controls technology solutions with experience of managing the implementation and effective delivery of complex projects using these software solutions.
• Proven experience of planning Mechanical, Electrical & HVAC works within highly regulated industries and complex projects.
  
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