Senior Planner (MEP)

Senior M&E Planner
Location: London
Salary: £75,000 – £98,000 package

A leading UK engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior M&E Planner to join its growing team. This is a key role supporting the delivery of complex building services and construction projects across sectors including healthcare, defence, infrastructure, and industrial.

You will take ownership of planning and project controls across multiple projects, working closely with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure robust, accurate programmes aligned with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage MEP project programmes across site and office environments
Integrate schedules with stakeholders and maintain alignment with contract baselines
Produce progress reports, S-curves, and performance analysis
Lead planning input for tenders and bid submissions
Conduct critical path analysis and apply Earned Value Management
Identify risks, delays, and mitigation strategies, including recovery plans
Chair weekly planning meetings and review subcontractor performance
Support and mentor junior plannersRequirements

Experience & Knowledge

Strong MEP/building services planning background
5–10 years’ experience in construction/engineering planning
Solid understanding of construction sequencing
Familiarity with NEC and JCT contractsTechnical Skills

Asta Powerproject (Elecosoft) – essential
Primavera P6 – desirable
Power BI – advantageous
Advanced Microsoft Office and reporting skills
Confident communicator with stakeholder engagement experiencePlease get in contact with (url removed)