Lead Planning Manager

Linkit Recruitment; Shurton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linkit Recruitment is seeking a Lead Planning Manager for a major power station project in Bridgwater, Somerset. The role focuses on leading the planning team, delivering the programme and coordinating across Electrical, Mechanical or HVAC disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in large-scale industrial or construction environments and hands-on installation exposure, with security clearance requirements before starting.

Qualifications

• Managing and leading a planning team.
• Project planning, coordination and programme management.
• Electrical, Mechanical or HVAC installation works.
• Working within large-scale industrial, construction or power station environments.
• Coordinating planning activities across multiple disciplines.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential delays and supporting programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning function on a major power station project.
• Coordinate interfaces across multiple trades and disciplines.
• Ensure delivery of the programme milestones and critical path.
• Identify schedule risks and implement mitigation plans.

Skills

Planning leadership

Project planning

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Lead Planning Manager - Power Station | Bridgwater

LRL are currently recruiting for a Lead Planning Manager to join a major project at a Power Station in Bridgwater.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Planning Manager with a strong background in planning and project delivery within a large-scale industrial or construction environment. The successful candidate must have proven experience managing a planning team, alongside hands-on installation experience in Electrical, Mechanical or HVAC systems.

Key Experience

• Managing and leading a planning team
• Project planning, coordination and programme management
• Electrical, Mechanical or HVAC installation works
• Working within large-scale industrial, construction or power station environments
• Coordinating planning activities across multiple disciplines
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential delays and supporting programme delivery

Role Details

• Position: Lead Planning Manager
• Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
• Working Pattern: M-F 5 days a week (3/4 days a week onsite ideally)
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Pay Rate: Negotiable depending on experience
• Lodge: Lodge expenses covered where required
• Clearance: Security clearance required prior to startingDon't currently hold security clearance? No problem - LRL can support you through the process to help you get cleared and ready to start.