Construction Planner; M​/W; Axima Nuclear

Position: Construction Planner (M/W) - Axima Nuclear
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 value.

Join ambitious and committed teams and, together, let’s develop our skills!

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