Planning Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a major infrastructure programme, supporting the planning and delivery of complex Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEH) installation scopes within a highly regulated environment.

This is not a role for a scheduler or junior planner. We're looking for a true planning professional who can hit the ground running, challenge where necessary, coordinate complex interfaces, and provide meaningful programme leadership across multiple stakeholders and delivery partners.

This is a permanent position working 4 days a week on site at Hicnkley Point C in Somerset with 1 days at home.

The Role

Working within an integrated project team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining complex schedules across major MEH installation activities. You'll play a key role in coordinating interfaces between contractors, disciplines, and stakeholders to ensure efficient project delivery.

You will bring a strong understanding of EPC project delivery, integrated planning methodologies, and project controls technologies, alongside the confidence to operate autonomously within a demanding project environment.

What We're Looking For

• Highly experience with major engineering, infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, or nuclear projects.
• Proven experience planning Mechanical and Electrical installation scopes.
• Strong understanding of major mechanical works including:
  • Pipework installation
  • Mechanical erection
  • Construction and commissioning activities
• Experience coordinating multiple project interfaces and stakeholders.
• Practical knowledge of EPC delivery models within the UK.
• Experience applying integrated planning frameworks on large-scale, complex programmes.
• Ability to proactively identify issues, drive solutions, and influence project teams without requiring constant direction.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.

Highly Desirable Background

We are particularly interested in individuals who have:

• An Oil & Gas background transitioning into major infrastructure or nuclear projects.
• Previous site-based experience in delivery, supervision, or project management before moving into planning.
• Experience on large-scale installation projects involving significant mechanical scope.
• Experience working across multiple contractors, partners, and delivery organisations in complex project environments.

Essential Software Experience

• Primavera P6 - Advanced scheduling and programme management.
• Synchro - 4D planning and modelling.

Key Personal Attributes

• Able to hold their own in a challenging project environment.
• Proactive and self-sufficient.
• Strong communicator capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and solving problems independently.
• Commercially aware and delivery focused.
• Capable of making an immediate contribution from day one.