Mechanical Planning Engineer - Piping

🚀 This role supports major nuclear programmes, requiring candidates within commuting distance of Bridgwater or open to relocation support.

You will coordinate integrated Piping planning activities across Nuclear Island, Conventional Island and Balance of Plant scopes.

The role supports complex piping installation, commissioning and system handover activities within regulated nuclear environments.

🗓️Develop integrated Piping construction and commissioning schedules using Primavera P6
🔧Coordinate piping installation sequencing with multidisciplinary construction and engineering teams
🏗️Plan pipework installation, pressure testing and commissioning integration activities
📊Monitor project performance, schedule risks and critical path mitigation opportunities
📈Produce KPI dashboards, variance analysis and detailed progress reporting documentation
🤝Interface with subcontractors, commissioning teams and client project stakeholders
🛡️Ensure compliance with nuclear quality assurance and governance requirements
⚙️Integrate procurement, fabrication and installation activities into project schedules
📋Support mechanical completion, testing and commissioning turnover planning activities
🔍Support workface planning and short-term construction look-ahead programme development

🎓Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent engineering or construction management qualification
📅Proven Planning Engineer experience on major piping installation projects
🔩Strong understanding of industrial piping systems and construction methodologies
🖥️Advanced practical experience using Oracle Primavera P6 planning software
📈Experience developing fully logic-linked construction and commissioning schedules
🏭Background within nuclear, energy, oil and gas or regulated industries
🔧Strong understanding of commissioning, turnover and mechanical completion processes
📑Working knowledge of NEC contracts and project controls methodologies
📊Strong analytical capability with reporting and critical path analysis experience
💻Experience using Microsoft Excel, Power BI or Synchro advantageous

🌟 Why Apply?

Join Assystem and become a key player in delivering critical nuclear projects that shape the future of energy. Embrace this opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership will drive global innovation.

🌟 Your Benefits Package

🏠 Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office
🏖️ 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
🔄 Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you
💰 8% Company Pension Contributions
🛡️ Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover
🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it
🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & more
💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes
🎁 Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out & top brands
📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money & go green
💉 Free Flu Jabs & Eye Test Vouchers
🧾 Paid Professional Membership Fees
❤️ Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time

Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.