Project Scheduler

EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a subsidiary of Edvance, which is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, established in 2018 in charge of the design and the realisation of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide.

In particular, EDF EPR Engineering UK is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project.

At 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.

For the SZC Project, work on the replication strategy and some early design studies are already underway and being delivered and managed from both France and UK.

For the SZC project, we are looking to recruit for the role of Project Scheduler.

As a Sizewell C Project Scheduler (Planner), you will:

·       Create, monitor, and analyse the Level 2 (Full project duration)/Level 3 schedule (12-18 months term) on the allocated engineering scope in accordance with standard of best project practice

·       Monitor project progress, including identifying critical activities and reviewing forecasts and progress achieved to date

·       Provide permanent support to project and technical teams in the optimisation of their schedules integrating also the constraints of the customer / suppliers.

·       Identify interfaces at the assigned perimeter, and ensure that they are properly connected to other perimeters

·       Analyse activities on the critical path to identify the possible impact of delays, analyse deviations and propose appropriate actions to project managers

·       Follow up on project milestones, alert in case of delays and participate in the definition of the recovery plan

·       Participate in the calculation of physical progress and Earned Value Management and analyse the results

·       Take part in the quantification of planning impacts in the event of changes in the scope of the contract

·       Contribute to periodic planning reports and KPI’s analysis

·       Work closely with the L4 schedulers to link these levels that are in different tools

·       Actively participates to the planning community

·       Contribute to the continuous improvement of methods & tools.

To be considered the following qualifications, Experience and Skills are essential :

·       Bachelor’s degree is mandatory, Master’s degree is desirable

·       Engineering or technical background

·       Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management field including a minimum of 2 years in scheduling

·       Experience of Primavera P6 or at least another scheduling tool (MS project/Planisware)

·       Experience on a major industrial project, if possible nuclear industry.

·       Understanding of Civil Work, Layout and Electro-mechanical engineering sequence of activities

·       Good analytical skills and attention to detail

·       Excellent communication (written and spoken) and presentation skills

·       Self-motivated, initiative and ability to work as part of a team

·       Customer oriented and ability to interact with various levels of stakeholders

·       English fluent (required)

·       French – bonus

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes

Specialization: G2 - Project Control

Min. level of education required Bachelor

Place: Bristol, United Kingdom, Aztec West

Employment level: Non cadre