Project Planner

A leading construction firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior M&E Planner to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-value projects across sectors such as Healthcare, Education, Life Sciences, and Commercial Office Fit Outs. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the planning, scheduling, and overall management of project programmes. - Gather, analyse, and interpret key planning data to support project delivery. - Develop schedules for all project phases: tender, pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and completion. - Monitor and update critical paths, identifying and managing interfaces across design, engineering, procurement, and execution. - Create and maintain cash flow forecasts, KPI charts, histograms, and resource reports. - Track project progress, evaluate performance, and deliver accurate forecasting through status reporting. - Conduct “what-if” analysis to assess programme alternatives and recommend viable solutions. - Review subcontractor programmes, evaluate alignment with the main schedule, and suggest corrective actions. - Actively participate in project coordination and progress meetings, providing key insights. - Advise Contract and Operational Managers on delay events, and prepare extension of time schedules with support from the commercial team. - Recommend recovery actions where project progress deviates from planned timelines. - Develop and manage the master MEP plan across multiple concurrent projects. Candidate Requirements: - Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a planning role, preferably in M&E-focused projects. - A background in MEP via a trade qualification, engineering degree, or extensive hands-on experience. - Proven experience managing programmes from pre-construction through to handover in a construction environment. This is a fantastic role for someone looking to take the next step in their planning career within a supportive and growing business

Location: london arena, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025