Construction Planner (MW) Axima Nuclear
Bridgwater - UK
Job Summary
Construction Planner (M/W)
Rooted in a history spanning over a century Equans a Bouygues group company is a global leader in the energy and services sector. Supporting its clients through the energy digital and industrial transitions Equans provides a high level of technical expertise in the design installation maintenance and operation of multi-technical systems.
Axima Nuclear (900 employees 217M revenue in 2025) an Equans entity is the European leader in nuclear ventilation and fluid process systems. With more than 50 years of experience we deliver end-to-end solutions ranging from engineering to maintenance for nuclear facilities. Our expertise covers new builds modifications and decommissioning preparation.
As part of our growth we are looking for our future:
Construction Planner (M/W)
Location: Hinkley Point C (HPC) site
Your role and responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Construction Director you will be responsible for detailed planning scheduling and progress reporting activities within the HPC EDGs Department including:
- Detailed construction works planning and progress & performance reporting.
- Annual and shift based physical progress target definition and reporting.
- Productivity Earned Value CPI SPI definition calculation methods and reporting.
- Progress and perturbation tracking to support claims management and commercial target adjustments.
Develop and maintain detailed mechanical and electrical construction schedules. Provide accurate evidence-based progress information and support visibility of construction readiness productivity constraints and schedule risks.
Work closely with the construction team to integrate engineering materials access resources quality and commissioning requirements ensuring planned activities are ready for execution.
Your profile
We are looking for an experienced Construction Planner with a strong background in EPCC (Engineering Procurement Construction & Commissioning) projects within the energy sector ideally gained in a highly regulated or nuclear environment.
You have proven experience in developing and managing complex project schedules coordinating construction activities and sequencing mechanical and electrical installation works. You are comfortable working across the full project lifecycle from design and procurement through construction and commissioning.
Key qualifications and experience:
- Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 MS Project or equivalent planning and scheduling software;
- Proven expertise in baseline management critical path analysis progress measurement and Earned Value Management (EVM);
- Solid understanding of project delivery processes within large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects;
- Experience working closely with multidisciplinary teams including engineering construction commercial project controls and finance functions;
- Knowledge of FIDIC and/or NEC contracts;
- Familiarity with risk and opportunity management processes;
- Experience with BIM and 4D planning techniques would be an advantage.
Beyond your technical expertise you are a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You are capable of influencing and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders both in office and site-based environments.
A strong safety culture the ability to work independently as well as within a team and fluency in written and spoken English are essential for success in this role.
A final argument to persuade you
Being part of Equans means joining a large Group while working with an active and motivated human scale team and taking part in large-scale projects with high added ambitious and committed teams and together lets develop our skills!
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