Lead Planner - Mechanical


Company:	Rullion
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	TA5 1UD
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job title: Mechanical Lead Planner

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Full-time

Pay rate: £72,000 - £85,000

Location: Hinkley

Hours of work: 40 hours

£72,000 - £85,000 | Hinkley Point C | 40 hours/week

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

Essential Requirements

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.

Apply now. Due to high application volumes we may not be able to respond to every candidate; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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