Project Planner

Core Group

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