Lead Planner - Mechanical (PR/357020) Somerset, England

Salary: pension, 25 days holiday

Job title: Mechanical Lead Planner

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Full-time

Pay rate: £72,000 - £85,000

Location: Hinkley

Hours of work: 40 hours


£72,000 – £85,000 | Hinkley Point C | 40 hours/week

The MEH Programme at Hinkley Point C is entering a pivotal phase. We need a Mechanical Lead Planner to lead the construction planning team and coordinate mechanical planning across MEH. This senior, site-based role ensures mechanical Level 5 schedules and four-week lookaheads are integrated, achievable, and aligned with the overall 16-week lookahead and programme milestones. You will provide clear visibility of construction readiness, interfaces, constraints and schedule risks to support safe, coordinated and predictable delivery.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate the Mechanical Construction Planners

  • Develop and maintain integrated mechanical Level 5 construction schedules

  • Confirm activities entering the four-week window are mature and construction-ready

  • Manage interfaces with electrical, HVAC and other delivery disciplines

  • Provide mechanical input to the MEH 16-week lookahead

  • Produce weekly mechanical planning and progress-review packs

  • Highlight constraints and schedule risks early for site and programme teams

 

Essential Requirements

  • 10+ years’ experience in construction planning

  • HNC in any engineering discipline

  • Strong knowledge of building and maintaining integrated Level 5 construction schedules

  • Experience leading or coordinating planners in a construction team

  • Confidence managing interfaces across mechanical, electrical, HVAC and other disciplines

  • Ability to judge construction readiness and challenge assumptions with site and delivery teams

  • Eligible for BPSS security clearance

  • Must be eligible to work in the UK

 

Advertised by Rullion Ltd Since 1978, Rullion has secured exceptional candidates for clients ranging from large brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business we focus on honest, long-lasting relationships with clients and candidates. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities.

 

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