Planner (Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC bias)

TN United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking a Planner with a Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC bias for a permanent position in Bridgwater. The role involves onsite planning of installation activities and managing project construction schedules. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in construction planning.

Qualifications

• Construction trade or OND/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Deep knowledge of program progress and planning methods.
• Understanding of construction methods and labor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Development and management of detailed construction schedules.
• Conducting schedule reviews and optimizing construction delivery sequences.
• Reporting site progress and informing stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of program progress

Forecasting

Planning methods

Understanding of construction methods

Basic estimating principles

Education

OND/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Professional memberships (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, CIBSE)

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Planner (Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC bias), Bridgwater

Job Details:

• Client: Bridgwater
• Location: Bridgwater, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Reference: 408ea43a9e46
• Job Views: 2
• Posted: 19.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 03.07.2025

Job Description:

Westlakes Recruit is currently recruiting for a Planner (Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC bias) to be engaged on a permanent basis, based in Bridgwater.

The Construction Planner will be responsible for onsite planning of installation activities and associated data, including governance, management, and updating of project construction schedules.

Responsibilities include:

• Development, integration, design, testing & commissioning of detailed construction schedules within the project phase.
• Considering all aspects of integrated mechanical, electrical, and HVAC works; conducting schedule reviews to develop detailed, optimized construction delivery sequences and resource-loaded schedules.
• Integrating construction activities with all client programs to optimize planning, address interfaces, and support the overall project schedule and 16-week look-ahead process.
• Managing and updating schedule data within planning tools.
• Supporting performance optimization and the influence of 4D capabilities on safety, quality, cost, time, and risk across the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring schedule data supports project scope delivery and digital toolsets.
• Producing, managing, and maintaining project schedules per procedures and contract requirements.
• Reporting site progress and informing relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Construction trade or OND/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field; professional memberships (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, CIBSE) or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of program progress, forecasting, and planning methods.
• Understanding of construction methods, plant, equipment, and labor requirements.
• Basic understanding of estimating principles.

For more information or to register interest, visit www.westlakesrecruit.co.uk.

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