Planning Engineer (m/f)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Planning Engineer for the Hinkley Point C nuclear project. The role involves developing and managing construction schedules, coordinating planning efforts, and ensuring safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in nuclear construction and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex projects in regulated environments.
• Nuclear construction background.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed construction schedules for the MEH phase.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and HVAC planning.
• Promote safe and effective planning.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Safety Awareness

Education

OND/HND in Mechanical Engineering

OND/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

4D Planning

5D Planning

Job description

Job Title: Planning Engineer (f/m) - Hinkley Point UK Nuclear Project

Company Overview:

Technical Engineering Support (TES) is an engineering company with over 30 years of experience, specializing in test coordination, industrial commissioning, and supporting clients in studies and assembly of industrial equipment.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Planning Engineer to support the Hinkley Point C nuclear project, focusing on the development and management of detailed construction schedules within the MEH phase.

Accountabilities:

1. Develop, integrate, design, test, and commission detailed construction schedules for the MEH phase.
2. Coordinate all aspects of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC planning for the project, including schedule reviews and resource-loaded schedules.
3. Integrate construction activities with HPC programs to optimize planning, address interfaces, and support the overall project schedule and 16-week look-ahead process.
4. Manage and update schedule data within planning tools.
5. Support performance optimization using 4D scheduling capabilities, ensuring schedule performance meets project needs.
6. Ensure schedules are produced, managed, and maintained according to procedures and contract requirements.
7. Report site progress and communicate schedule data to relevant teams.
8. Promote safe and effective planning, considering safety as a core element.
9. Develop detailed plans that coordinate work activities and optimize construction sequences, focusing on contractor interfaces within a 16-week horizon.
10. Communicate resource requirements, durations, and quantities to construction leads.
11. Support periodic look-ahead processes with integrated schedule data.
12. Identify planning scope, constraints, and contract requirements, including quantities and factors affecting the program.
13. Establish and agree on construction outputs and working hours with stakeholders.
14. Develop resource, material, and quantity profiles to support delivery readiness.
15. Create schedule metrics and reports to monitor adherence and performance.
16. Collaborate with the 4D team to develop animated schedule sequences and enhance project capabilities.
17. Work with construction teams and the PDO to develop visual management tools for field deployment.
18. Contribute to lessons learned to improve future project execution.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in delivering complex projects in regulated environments.
• Strong English communication skills; knowledge of French is advantageous.
• Industrial experience in MEH delivery.
• Experience with 4D and 5D planning.
• Nuclear construction background.
• Desirable: Construction trade or OND/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field; professional membership in RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, or CIBSE; or equivalent project experience.