MEP Principal Planner

Laing O'Rourke; Sale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Principal MEP Planner to support significant infrastructure projects. This role involves programming, planning, and monitoring the services elements essential for project success. The ideal candidate should possess strong MEP planning experience with proficiency in Asta or P6 software. A commitment to career development and training is offered, making this position suitable for candidates aspiring for long-term growth in a dynamic team environment. The role is based in Sale, England.

Benefits

Extensive training and development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in MEP planning, ideally with 4D planning capabilities.
• Proven track record in pre-construction work and tender bidding.
• Hands-on experience leading planning functions on various project scales.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for programming, planning, monitoring, and reporting on project services.
• Lead MEP planning activities across PCSA and delivery phases.
• Ensure compliance and logical sequencing of construction strategies.

Skills

MEP planning specialists with good digital skills

Experience in producing Bid Programmes

Understanding of MEP techniques

Project planning and strategic planning

Education

HNC / Degree in an MEP related field

Tools

Asta

P6

Job description

Do you have MEP planning experience on large, complex construction projects?

Are you ready to be the strategic force behind critical UK infrastructure?

Then our in-house MEP Engineering business, Crown House Technologies, is the company for you!

We're looking for a PrincipalMEP Planner to support both pre‑construction and live delivery stages across our major projects based at our Northern head office in Manchester.

If you join us you'll be a valued member of an industry‑leading team which can offer you an exciting and varied career with access to some truly great projects. We are committed to extensive training, development, and long‑term career opportunities and as such this role is suitable for someone who is seeking long‑term career progression.

What will the role look like?

• The role is responsible for programming, planning, monitoring, reporting, feedback and mitigation measures for the services elements of the projects.
• Lead MEP planning activities across PCSA and delivery phases.
• Providing leadership for the planning and co‑ordination processes and implement and maintain the requirements of the Project Business Plan.
• Ensuring that all programmes are compliant with the Project requirements and develop and agree a logical sequence of events ensuring that the most economical / advantageous construction strategy is adopted.
• Analysing performance and advising the project team of likely impact and recommend improvements.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• MEP planning specialists with good digital skills - modelling and 4D planning, as well as Asta or P6 – preferably both to a high standard
• Experience of pre‑construction work winning processes, producing Bid Programmes and associated time related information as part of a tender bid team
• Major project experience is ideal however we also encourage applications from candidates who have led the planning and control functions on smaller‑scale projects and implemented robust project controls
• A good understanding of MEP techniques and ideally a HNC / Degree in an MEP related field
• Project planning experience and knowledge of strategic planning and project / programme management systems
• Ability to analyse, collate and utilise a range of data and information for reporting and forecasting