Mechanical Construction Planner

Millbank; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Planner in the Bridgwater area to develop and maintain detailed Level 5 construction schedules for complex mechanical projects. The role involves coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure activity readiness and milestone alignment.

You will prepare four-week lookahead plans, track progress, and provide regular schedule updates to project teams, supporting safe and efficient

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction planning, particularly within mechanical or industrial projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Level 5 scheduling, lookahead planning, and schedule integration.
• Demonstrable ability to track schedule progress, update programmes, and produce evidence-based reports.
• An HNC in an engineering discipline, with additional qualifications in planning or project management preferred.
• Extensive experience using industry-standard scheduling software and tools.
• Strong capability to coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to confirm activity readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed mechanical Level 5 construction schedules aligned with project milestones and production targets.
• Prepare four-week lookahead plans and track progress.
• Integrate engineering and resource requirements and provide regular schedule updates to project teams.

Skills

Construction planning

Level 5 scheduling

Progress tracking

Coordination with teams

Education

HNC in engineering

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Construction Planner with a proven track record in developing and maintaining detailed Level 5 construction schedules within complex industrial projects?

Do you possess extensive knowledge of scheduling integration, schedule progress tracking, and experience working on on-site, safety-critical environments with a high level of discipline such as mechanical engineering?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a significant project that challenges your planning expertise and organisational skills. Join a team focused on delivering complex construction milestones safely and efficiently, with visibility of schedule risks and constraints to support successful project delivery. If you are looking for a role where your skills truly make an impact, read on.

The Opportunity

Our client is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence within the engineering and construction sectors. They foster a dynamic and inclusive work culture, encouraging continuous improvement and professional development. What sets this company apart is its strong focus on safety, sustainability, and cutting-edge technological adoption, providing staff with opportunities to work on landmark projects and contribute to vital infrastructure developments. Working here means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values its people and delivers long-term value.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed mechanical Level 5 construction schedules, ensuring alignment with overall project milestones and production targets. Your daily tasks will include preparing four-week lookahead plans, tracking progress, integrating engineering and resource requirements, and providing regular schedule updates to project teams.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Proven experience in construction planning, particularly within mechanical or industrial projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Level 5 scheduling, lookahead planning, and schedule integration.
• Demonstrable ability to track schedule progress, update programmes, and produce evidence-based reports.
• An HNC in an engineering discipline, with additional qualifications in planning or project management preferred.
• Extensive experience using industry-standard scheduling software and tools.
• Strong capability to coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to confirm activity readiness.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.