Job Description:

Senior / Principal Construction Planner – MEH / MEP

Somerset | £75,000 to £95,000 + additional site attendance bonus/uplift | Permanent

We are recruiting for several senior-level construction planning opportunities supporting a major complex engineering and construction environment in Somerset.

The roles are focused on detailed construction planning across mechanical, electrical and HVAC packages with opportunities available for planners from different discipline backgrounds and levels of seniority.

You will need to be comfortable working on site around three to four days per week.

What you will be working on

Depending on your background and level, responsibilities may include:

• Developing and maintaining detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6
• Planning installation, testing and commissioning activities across MEH or MEP packages
• Creating resource-loaded schedules and optimised construction sequences
• Managing schedule baselines, progress updates and forecasts
• Integrating contractor and package programmes into wider project schedules
• Identifying interfaces, sequencing issues and programme risks
• Developing scenario schedules to assess potential impacts on delivery
• Supporting 4D planning and digital construction activity where relevant

Different opportunities within the team

The vacancies cover Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC planning backgrounds.

Some positions are focused on experienced Principal Construction Planners with strong major-project construction planning experience.

The most senior Lead Planner opportunities require direct nuclear experience within Mechanical, Electrical or HVAC delivery together with the ability to lead and challenge planning across complex construction programmes.

For the wider Principal opportunities, relevant experience may come from nuclear or other complex sectors such as energy, defence, major infrastructure, data centres, life sciences or large-scale industrial construction.

What we are looking for

Strong candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• Hands-on construction planning and scheduling experience
• Good working knowledge of Primavera P6
• Experience creating, maintaining and updating detailed construction schedules
• Understanding of construction sequencing, installation and programme interfaces
• Experience working across multiple contractors, packages or work fronts
• Strong stakeholder communication and the confidence to challenge schedule logic
• Understanding of progress measurement, forecasting, baselines and change
• Willingness and ability to attend site in Somerset three to four days per week

Experience of NEC, JCT or bespoke construction contracts would be useful. Exposure to 4D planning, BIM-linked scheduling or high-security environments would also strengthen your application.

Permanent and contract opportunities

These positions are being advertised primarily as permanent opportunities with salaries from £75,000 to £95,000 per annum depending on experience and level.

An additional payment is available in relation to regular site attendance with full details discussed during the recruitment process.

Due to the security requirements of the permanent positions, applicants must hold sole British nationality and be able to meet the relevant security clearance requirements.

Some opportunities may also be considered on a contract basis. Contract candidates can be considered where they hold the appropriate right to work in the UK and bring strong experience across the essential planning areas together with relevant contract management experience or 4D planning capability. Contract candidates must also be able to meet the required site attendance in Somerset.

Full project and client details will be discussed with suitable candidates during the recruitment process.

If your background is in senior construction planning across Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, MEH or MEP delivery and you would like to discuss which of the opportunities best fits your experience, please apply.