MEP Planner for Major Infrastructure (Flexible Working)

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. in Birmingham seeks an experienced MEP Planner to develop and manage detailed MEP programmes across major construction projects.

You will ensure activities are integrated with the master schedule and coordinated with design, procurement and construction teams to deliver on time. The role requires advanced planning software skills, strong analytical capabilities and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an MEP Planner, Project Planner, Planning Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and construction sequencing.
• Experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed MEP programmes from design through commissioning and handover.
• Integrate MEP activities into the master construction programme.
• Produce short-, medium-, and long-term schedules and look-ahead programmes.
• Monitor progress against baseline programmes and identify potential delays.
• Update project schedules and provide accurate forecasting.
• Programme management: analyse critical paths and identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop recovery plans and mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Track milestones and ensure MEP activities align with project objectives.

Skills

MEP planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Construction sequencing

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

HS2 Ltd. in Birmingham seeks an experienced MEP Planner to develop and manage detailed MEP programmes across major construction projects.

You will ensure activities are integrated with the master schedule and coordinated with design, procurement and construction teams to deliver on time. The role requires advanced planning software skills, strong analytical capabilities and excellent stakeholder management.