Lead Planning Engineer

About The Role

Ready to help shape the future of nuclear energy delivery in Britain? Passionate about leading high-performing teams and driving project success across one of Europe’s largest infrastructure programmes? At EDF, Success is Personal – and with us, your career journey is yours to shape.

The Opportunity

As a Lead Planner within our HPC PMO, you’ll play a pivotal role in the delivery of Hinkley Point C – supporting the UK’s journey to Net Zero. You’ll lead a team of planners across the full project lifecycle, ensuring schedule integrity, strategic alignment and continuous improvement across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning.

At Hinkley Point C (HPC) we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes.

This is a hybrid role, based at any HPC required location – including #Bristol or #Bridgwater with flexibility to work remotely. Salary is competitive.

You’ll be at the heart of a digitally enabled planning environment, driving performance and innovation. From managing supply chain interfaces to mentoring your team, you’ll help deliver a project that’s shaping Britain’s energy future.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Lead Planner who thrives on collaboration, strategic thinking and delivering results. Do you offer…

• Demonstrable experience leading planning teams in complex, regulated industries
• Expertise in Primavera P6, Synchro, Acumen Fuse and Power BI
• Strong understanding of EPC methodologies and integrated planning frameworks
• Experience applying schedule risk analysis and earned value techniques
• Qualifications or equivalent experience in engineering, construction or project controls
  
  

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a team of planners to deliver integrated baseline schedules and critical path execution
• Driving schedule performance, reporting and stakeholder confidence across HPC
• Managing planning interfaces with supply chain partners and internal teams
• Championing continuous improvement and operational learning
• Ensuring compliance with HPC planning standards and digital platforms
  
  

Pay, Benefits And Culture

The salary associated with this role is competitive, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

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Closing date is Monday 25th August, interviews will follow shortly after.

Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.