Planning Manager Location: Somerset Salary: Competitive Join a leading organisation in the utilities sector, committed to delivering high:quality services across the UK. The company specialise in ensuring the nations essential infrastructure remains reliable and future ready. Their values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. They put people at the heart of their business, and they genuinely believe that they all succeed by supporting one another through their culture of caring. They value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. The Role They are currently looking for a Planning Manager, 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. Role Responsibilities: * Support the IPC Lead Planner in the implementation and maintenance of Project Controls processes for Planning * Support Senior Project/ Programme Managers including the production of monthly reports, through the provision of intelligent information and analysis. * Collaborate with other Disciplines of Integrated Project Controls, as well as other Project Support Functions, to help deliver Project goals in keeping with the HPC principles of Trust, Transparency and Teamwork * Produce and maintain the schedule baseline IWS in Primavera 6 (P6), with fully logic:linked work plans aligned to the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and utilising approved construction techniques. * Ensure the Level 2/4 IWS is updated to an agreed timeframe. * Assist in the Trend and Change process, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities. * Identify, analyse and provide solutions to time:related issues. * Co:ordinate, verify and produce Project:level schedule reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time:related drivers and performance issues. * Adhere to Project governance and Scheduling standards and procedures. * 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 in Engineering, Construction or other related field, or HND or equivalent qualification with recognised experience commensurate with a degree. * Professionally qualified with chartered or equivalent status. * Proven relevant experience in a Project Management or Project Controls environment in a similar Scheduling role on a major construction project. * Substantial experience in the use of scheduling software, ideally Primavera P6 version 7 and above. * Experience of commercial contracting Benefits Theyll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed : today and into tomorrow. They offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for their people, clients and communities. People are their greatest asset, and they offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits youd expect, UK employees also receive: * Free single medical cover and digital GP service * Family:friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes * R