MEP Project Planner

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection solutions provider is looking for a Project Planner to create and maintain project programmes. You will ensure projects meet timelines and budget requirements while identifying potential risks. The ideal candidate has NEC contract planning experience, strong skills in project management software, and 3-5 years in construction planning, preferably in the sprinkler or MEP industry. This role offers a competitive salary and generous holiday benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory company pension scheme

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction planning or project management within the sprinkler or MEP industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and industry practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using programming software.
• Coordinate with design team, project engineers, and subcontractors.
• Forecast labor, material, and equipment needs throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

NEC contract‑based planning experience

Project management software proficiency

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and interpersonal abilities

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts, our focus is on the lifetime value of a project, enabling us to design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection and integrated security systems.

Overview

Create and maintain sprinkler project programmes, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while flagging potential risks to programme delivery. The role will be based on site in Bridgwater (Somerset) and our Head Office in Birmingham, with regular travel between the two locations. Ideal candidate locations include Birmingham, Bristol or Bridgwater (surrounding areas).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain intentar y detailed project programmes using programming software (e.g. Microsoft Project).
• Coordinate with design team, project engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to gain project buy‑in and agree regular touchpoints.
• Analise designs and specifications to determine resource requirements.
• Forecast labour, material, and equipment needs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential program conflicts and develop contingency plans.
• Monitor construction progress against the plan and adjust the programme as needed.
• Prepare regular progress reports for project management and clients.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and quality standards.
• Support the procurement process by identifying lead times for materials and equipment.
• Participate in project meetings to communicate schedule updates and constraints.
• અભ must have NEC contract‑based planning experience within medium‑sized construction projects (£1m to £20m range).

Qualifications

• Must have NEC contract‑based Planning experience within medium‑sized construction projects (£1m to £20m range) – essential.
• 3‑5 years of experience in construction planning or project management – preferably within the sprinkler or MEP industry – essential.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project) – essential.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, techniques, and industry practices.
• Good understanding of commercial and contractual matters and thorough experience with programming techniques.
• Experience within the construction industry and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Salary competitive and negotiable.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with theHistor choice to buy 5 days and sell 2 days.
• Contributory company pension scheme.