Construction Planner Planning Engineer in Bridgwater, Somerset
Posted by PWE Recruitment Group
Pay not stated
Bridgwater · Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Planner to contribute to a nationally significant programme at the forefront of the UK's energy transition. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will develop and maintain integrated construction schedules that support the successful delivery of major mechanical, electrical and HVAC works. If you thrive in fast-paced project environments and enjoy turning complex challenges into actionable plans, this role offers outstanding career progression and long-term opportunities. Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules across MEH installation activities.
- Integrate mechanical, electrical and HVAC works into programme-wide plans.
- Conduct schedule reviews to optimise delivery sequences and resource allocation.
- Coordinate interfaces between construction activities and wider project programmes.
- Manage and update planning data within project control and scheduling systems.
- Support delivery performance across safety, quality, cost, schedule and risk objectives.
- Produce and maintain resource-loaded construction schedules.
- Monitor progress and provide accurate forecasting and performance reporting.
- Support 16-week look-ahead planning processes to remove delivery constraints.
- Ensure compliance with project planning procedures and contractual requirements.
- Experience in construction planning within major engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) delivery processes.
- Understanding of mechanical, electrical or construction environments.
- Strong programme planning, forecasting and progress monitoring experience.
- Proficiency in construction scheduling and project controls methodologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of construction methods, labour planning and plant utilisation.
- Understanding of resource-loaded schedules and integrated planning principles.
- Relevant qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, ICE, CIBSE or similar is advantageous.
- Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
- Long-term career progression opportunities.
- Work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
- Exposure to advanced planning and project controls techniques.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Access to industry-leading engineering expertise.
- High levels of project complexity and responsibility.
- Stable pipeline of future work.
- Opportunity to support the UK's energy transition.
If you're ready to make an impact on major construction programmes and advance your planning career, apply today.
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