M&E Planner

ZipRecruiter; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company based in Bridgwater seeks an experienced M&E Planner to develop and manage M&E installation schedules for a major infrastructure project. This freelance position requires strong project management skills, proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, and a background in mechanical or electrical engineering. Candidates must have proven experience, excellent communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner on M&E or building services projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must have a Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed M&E programmes using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Liaise with design, engineering, and project teams for aligned scheduling.
• Track progress against milestones and report deviations or risks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

M&E coordination

Education

HND / Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Are you an M&E Planner with a background in mechanical or electrical engineering, looking for your next big challenge? Do you excel at managing complex schedules and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams? Are you ready to take on a role where your planning expertise helps deliver critical infrastructure?

On behalf of our client, a civils company, we are seeking an experienced M&E Planner to join a major infrastructure project on a freelance basis. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive professional to make a tangible impact.

Role Overview:

As the M&E Planner, you'll be responsible for developing and managing detailed M&E installation schedules, collaborating closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure coordinated and timely delivery. You will also monitor progress, anticipate potential delays, and work with project stakeholders to implement recovery plans and manage interfaces between disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Develop and maintain detailed M&E programmes using Primavera P6 or MS Project

  
  




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  Liaise with design, engineering, and project teams to ensure aligned scheduling

  
  




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  Track progress against milestones and report deviations or risks

  
  




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  Assist with resource and cost forecasting for M&E elements

  
  




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  Provide planning input during coordination and project meetings

  
  




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  Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement processes

  
  

Requirements:

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  HND / Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (or related field)

  
  




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  Proven experience as a Planner on M&E or building services projects

  
  




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  Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project

  
  




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  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  
  




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  Full UK driving licence

  
  

If this sounds like something of interest, apply with your updated CV as soon as possible.

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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