We are seeking an experienced Lead Exec Planner to join our team on a full-time, site-based basis at Hinkley Point C. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished planning professional to oversee the integrated planning function across Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC disciplines, ensuring the successful delivery of one of Europe's most significant nuclear new-build projects.

Our client is offering Inside IR35 12 Month Contracts + Extensions or Permanent Contracts for the Lead Exec Planner position.

As the Lead Planner, you will provide strategic leadership for project planning, working closely with senior project leadership, construction, engineering and project controls teams to develop and maintain an integrated programme that supports safe, efficient and on-time project delivery.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager or Project Director, you will lead a team of discipline planners and be responsible for the overall planning strategy across multiple workstreams. You will ensure programmes are fully integrated, risks are identified early, and planning best practices are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires exceptional leadership, programme management expertise and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across a complex, multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function across Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC workstreams.
• Develop, maintain and oversee the integrated project programme using Primavera P6.
• Provide strategic planning leadership to ensure alignment across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Manage and mentor a team of discipline planners, promoting consistency, collaboration and best practice.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, Construction Managers and Project Controls teams to ensure programme objectives are achieved.
• Monitor programme performance, identifying critical path activities, schedule risks and delivery constraints.
• Develop recovery programmes and mitigation strategies to address delays and maximise project performance.
• Lead programme reviews and present schedule updates, progress reports and key performance indicators to senior stakeholders.
• Support change management by assessing programme impacts and maintaining programme integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes, systems and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project governance and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring planning activities support the safe execution of all works.

About You

You are an experienced planning leader with a proven track record of managing integrated programmes on major engineering or construction projects. You have the leadership skills to coordinate multiple disciplines while maintaining a clear focus on project delivery.

You will ideally have:

• Extensive planning experience within nuclear, power generation, major infrastructure, construction, engineering or energy sectors.
• Proven experience leading planning teams on large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC installation programmes and their interfaces.
• Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 and integrated project scheduling.
• Excellent understanding of project controls, critical path analysis, earned value management and schedule risk analysis.
• Experience managing planning resources and developing high-performing teams.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to make informed decisions within a complex and fast-paced project environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience delivering planning services on nuclear or other highly regulated projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and major project delivery frameworks.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as APM, CIOB, ICE or PMI.
• Experience leading integrated planning across EPC or major capital projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary / hourly Inside IR35 rates
• The opportunity to lead the planning function on one of Europe's most prestigious infrastructure projects.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
• A collaborative, innovative and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the UK's low-carbon energy future.

Location

This is a full-time, onsite position based at Hinkley Point C, Somerset. Due to the collaborative nature of the role and the importance of stakeholder engagement, regular site attendance is essential.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced planning leader looking to shape the delivery of one of the UK's most ambitious engineering programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team at the forefront of delivering the next generation of low-carbon energy infrastructure.

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term nuclear project, supporting the delivery of key engineering and decommissioning activities at one of the UK's most significant nuclear facilities. We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong understanding of NRS Dounreay processes and procedures who can provide technical and project delivery expertise within a highly regulated environment.

The Role

Working as part of an established project team, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering engineering projects from conception through to completion, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time and in accordance with NRS Dounreay governance and project requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering disciplines, project managers, stakeholders and site personnel to support the successful delivery of complex nuclear projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate engineering activities across multiple project work packages.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with NRS Dounreay processes, procedures and governance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project scope, programme, cost and technical delivery.
• Produce and review project documentation, technical reports and engineering deliverables.
• Support risk management, issue resolution and change control activities.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors and clients to support successful project delivery.

Essential Experience

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience operating at Senior or Principal Project Engineer level.
• Strong background delivering projects within the nuclear industry.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of NRS Dounreay processes and procedures.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting decommissioning or waste management projects.
• Knowledge of project governance, planning and risk management within the nuclear sector.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts or similar project delivery frameworks.
• Chartered Engineer or Project Management qualification (or working towards).

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant nuclear decommissioning programmes.
• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Work within a highly experienced and collaborative project team.
• Technically challenging and rewarding environment.
• Based at Dounreay / Thurso with hybrid working available where project requirements allow.

If you are a Senior or Principal Project Engineer with experience of NRS Dounreay processes and procedures, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please submit your latest CV to discuss the opportunity further.

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Responsibilities:

• Perform stripping and assessment of rotating equipment, evaluating repairs for spare parts and re-building pumps, gearboxes, fans, and other rotating equipment.
• Utilize micrometers and internal mics, and employ a DTI to check radial and axial measurements.
• Attend customer sites and branches to provide workshop support.
• Liaise with suppliers, complete accurate costing sheets, and collaborate with the supervisor to provide timely quotations.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance in all workshop activities.
• Write comprehensive root cause failure reports.

Skills and Experience for the workshop Pump Mechanical Fitter role:

• Experience in stripping and repairing various pumps, including Centrifugal End suction, Centrifugal Split case, Magnetic drive, PD Rotary lobe, PD Progressive cavity, PD Gear, Liquid ring, and Multi-stage pumps.
• Good understanding of pump components, such as volute, impeller, driveshaft, wear rings, bearing housing, bearings, and mechanical seals.
• Proficient in measuring equipment, capable of reading micrometers and internal mics, and using a DTI to check radial and axial measurements.
• Understanding of bearing and bore fits (e.g., J6/H6), wear ring clearances, and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with laser alignment techniques
• Hold a current driving licence.
• Qualified or apprentice-trained with an NVQ Level 3 certification.

For further details of the Mechanical Fitter role & to apply, please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website

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This is a full time permanent role that would involve working shifts with an excellent salary and benefit package. 

Responsibilities:

• Repair of mechanical breakdowns 
• Carry out preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Identify and report any signs of equipment failure
• Ensure all documentation is kept up to date
• Install and commission equipment and services 
• Adopt and maintain good engineering and housekeeping procedures 
• Assist with other engineering work when and where required 

Skills and Experience required for the Mechanical Fitter role:

• City & Guilds / ONC qualification or similar in a mechanical discipline who has completed a 4-year apprenticeship    
• Industrial maintenance experience preferred
• A strong health and safety awareness and the ability to work unsupervised   

Full details of the Mechanical Fitter role available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website. INDH

Full training will be provided where needed, making this a great opportunity for someone who is keen to learn and develop within a supportive team environment.

The role is a Full-Time position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Salary £28k - £30k depending on experience. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support, including answering telephone calls, scanning, filing and handling general office tasks.
• Use Sage 200 to raise purchase orders, sales orders and delivery notes
• Manage emails and support office communications using Office 365
• Update spreadsheets and costing sheets using Excel
• Maintain weekly customer reports in an organised and comprehensive manner.
• Support stock control activities, including goods in and out processes and manual stock counts.
• Liaise with suppliers and complete accurate costing sheets to support the preparation of sales quotations.

Requirements: 

• A positive and professional attitude towards work.
• Willingness to learn new systems and develop new skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Full details of the Operations Administrator role is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website. 

Responsibilities:

• Installation, commissioning and maintenance of product range (electronic/electrical products)
• Update service records and input activity electronics capturing all requirements
• Liaising with customers on sites

Skills and experience required for the Field Service Engineer role:

• Experience and qualified in an engineering discipline (electrical/electronics/mechanical)
• Good IT skills
• Experience or willingness for field service work/customer facing role
• Experience of working within a quality management system
• Hold a UK Driving Licence

Full details of the Field Service Engineer role is available on application. To apply please submit your CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website. 

This is a full time permanent role that would involve working shifts with an excellent salary and benefit package. 

Responsibilities:

• Repair of mechanical breakdowns 
• Carry out preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Identify and report any signs of equipment failure
• Ensure all documentation is kept up to date
• Install and commission equipment and services 
• Adopt and maintain good engineering and housekeeping procedures 
• Assist with other engineering work when and where required 

Skills and Experience required for the Mechanical Fitter role:

• City & Guilds / ONC qualification or similar in a mechanical discipline who has completed a 4-year apprenticeship    
• Industrial maintenance experience preferred
• A strong health and safety awareness and the ability to work unsupervised   

Full details of the Mechanical Fitter role available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website.

Our client is a leading private engineering company specialising in the marine and naval sector.

They are committed to innovative solutions in marine engineering and naval technology, supporting national defence and commercial marine projects.

Responsibilities of the Marine Project Engineer

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of marine engineering projects within the naval sector.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful completions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, fabrication, and testing departments.
• Conduct site visits and oversee on-site implementation to ensure compliance with technical standards and safety regulations.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and project proposals for clients.
• Engage with stakeholders to provide updates and mitigate potential project risks.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer with a focus on marine or naval engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of marine systems, naval structures, and relevant industry standards.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with engineering design, planning, and execution within the marine sector.
• Effective communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Relevant engineering qualification such as BSc or MSc in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field.

Full details of the Marine Project Engineer role is available on application.

To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website.

Operating within the engineering sector, delivering complex projects with a focus on MOD and contractual engagements. Our client prides itself on quality, innovation, and a strong reputation within the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
• Manage contractual obligations and liaise with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance.
• Oversee project planning, risk management, and resource allocation to meet project milestones.
• Ensure all projects adhere to MOD and other contractual standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve issues and facilitate smooth project execution.
• Prepare and manage project documentation and progress reports for senior management and clients.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of contracts management, specifically related to MOD projects.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable understanding of engineering principles and standards.

• Demonstrated experience in project or contract management, preferably within defence, marine, or shipbuilding sectors.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Marine, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).

Full details of the Project Manager role is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website.

This is a site based permanent role. Salary is negotiable depending on experience plus benefits.

Purpose of Position

The R&D Design Engineer is responsible for the research, development, testing, and continual improvement of new and existing equipment and technologies. The role focuses on transforming conceptual ideas and operational challenges into robust, manufacturable engineering solutions through design, analysis, prototyping, and validation. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the R&D Design Engineer supports innovation initiatives, investigates new technologies and materials, and ensures developed solutions meet performance, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements prior to deployment into live projects.

Role specific responsibilities

Research & Concept Development:

• Research and evaluate new engineering concepts, technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods to support product innovation and performance improvement.
• Support feasibility studies, proof-of-concept activities, and early-stage design investigations.

Detailed Design:

• Design new equipment and develop improvements to existing products using 3D and 2D CAD (SolidWorks /AutoCAD), from concept through to detailed design.
• Produce detailed component and assembly models, drawings, and layouts suitable for manufacture, testing, and deployment.
• Modify and refine designs based on testing outcomes, performance data, and internal/external feedback.

Prototyping, Testing and Validation:

• Support the build of prototypes, test rigs, and development equipment.
• Assist with functional testing, performance validation, and design verification activities.

Technical Documentation:

• Produce and maintain R&D documentation including design reports, test reports, technical specifications, and development records
• Support the creation of manuals, technical files, and spares documentation as designs mature.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all designs comply with applicable engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality processes.
• Support risk assessments, FMEA activities, and design-for-safety principles.
• Contribute to design reviews and change control processes.

Health, Safety & Environment

• You have a duty to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
• You will carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all
• Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policy, procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
• You must also co-operate with management and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal obligations.
• Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training the Company provides and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk.
• Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training provided by the company and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk and inform your line manager about any shortcomings you identify within your health and safety arrangements.

Education Required: 

Essential

• Engineering based Degree or equivalent HNC/HND 2:2 or above

Work Experience Required:

Essential: 

• Experience in mechanical and/or electro-mechanical design environments
• Experience with product development or equipment lifecycle improvement is advantageous

Desirable

• Practical exposure to manufacturing, assembly, or testing environments, desirable.

Skills & Knowledge Required: 

• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD (modelling, assemblies, drawings, FEA), preferably SolidWorks.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, material properties, and design limitations.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to novel challenges.
• Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems, desirable.
• Competent with Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks through the development lifecycle.
• Strong communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet development deadlines

We look forward to hearing from you

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