Lead Planner - Mechanical

Rullion; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a Senior Mechanical Lead Planner to helm the site-based construction planning team. The role focuses on delivering integrated Level 5 mechanical schedules, four‑week lookaheads, and alignment with the 16‑week lookahead and programme milestones.

The successful candidate will manage interfaces across mechanical, electrical, HVAC and other disciplines, ensuring construction readiness and timely risk visibility for safe, coordinated delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in construction planning.
• HNC in any engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Level 5 construction schedules.
• Experience leading or coordinating planners in a construction team.

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 ready.
• Manage interfaces with electrical, HVAC and other disciplines.
• Provide mechanical input to the 16‑week lookahead.
• Produce weekly mechanical planning and progress packs.
• Highlight constraints and schedule risks early for site teams.
• Ensure alignment with programme milestones.

Skills

Lead planner

Construction planning

Level 5 schedules

Four‑week lookahead

Scheduling risk

Interfaces coordination

Team leadership

Education

HNC in engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

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
• 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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