Mechanical Construction Planner - Bridgwater
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Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2481 (64% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and ALTRAD INTEGRITY SERVICES LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3116 (Planning, process and production technicians) or SOC 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2481 Quality control and planning engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
3116 Planning, process and production technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £35,400 | £39,900 | £44,300 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and technically capable Mechanical Construction Planner to support the planning and delivery of mechanical construction activities within the MEH Alliance on Hinkley Point C.
The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed mechanical Level 5 construction schedules and four-week lookahead plans. Working as part of the MEH Planning and Project Control function, the role will provide accurate, evidence-based progress information and support visibility of construction readiness, productivity, constraints and schedule risks.
The successful candidate will work closely with construction and delivery teams to integrate engineering, materials, access, resources, quality and commissioning requirements, ensuring planned activities are ready for execution and aligned with the wider MEH programme.
Key Deliverables / Accountabilities:
- Develop and maintain detailed mechanical Level 5 construction schedules.
- Prepare, maintain and update mechanical four-week lookahead plans.
- Ensure mechanical schedules are aligned with the overall 16-week lookahead and key programme milestones.
- Establish activity-level progress and quantity measurement requirements.
- Measure construction progress and track installed quantities against planned outputs.
- Provide accurate, evidence-based schedule progress updates.
- Integrate engineering, materials, access, resources, quality and commissioning requirements into construction planning activities.
- Confirm activity readiness with construction and delivery teams.
- Identify construction constraints, risks and potential programme impacts, escalating issues where appropriate.
- Provide clear visibility of construction readiness, productivity and schedule performance to support safe and predictable delivery.
- Work collaboratively with the MEH Planning and Project Control teams to support overall programme delivery.
Key Requirements / Qualifications:
- HNC in any engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience within a construction planning environment.
- Proven experience developing and maintaining construction schedules, ideally within a large-scale engineering or construction project.
- Good understanding of construction sequencing, progress measurement and quantity tracking.
- Ability to integrate engineering, materials, access, resources, quality and commissioning requirements into construction plans.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify constraints and programme risks.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with construction, engineering, project controls and delivery teams.
- Ability to work accurately to deadlines within a complex, highly regulated construction environment.
- Previous experience within the nuclear, heavy industry or major infrastructure sectors would be advantageous.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, quality and compliance.
At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities.
We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.
With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.
Why Join Altrad at Hinkley Point C
- Be part of a major UK nuclear new-build programme in Somerset
- Gain hands-on site experience within a large-scale alliance delivery model
- Structured graduate development programme with mentoring and professional support
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Clear career progression toward Chartered Mechanical Engineer status
- A professional, collaborative and safety-driven working environment
As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.
Inclusivity Statement
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ALTRAD INTEGRITY SERVICES LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Quality control and planning engineers (SOC 2481) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~52k in sample- Middle half £35,620–52,676
- Median £43,576
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ALTRAD INTEGRITY SERVICES LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2481 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.