MEP Project Planner

Hall&Kay Fire Engineering; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection solutions company is seeking an MEP Project Planner based in Bridgwater, UK. The candidate will develop and maintain sprinkler project programs, coordinating with design teams and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have NEC contract experience within medium-sized construction projects and proficiency in project management software. The role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory company pension scheme

Car allowance of £5k

Life Assurance

Private medical scheme

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction planning or project management, ideally in the sprinkler or MEP industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, techniques, and industry practices.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using programming software.
• Coordinate with design team and project engineers to gain project buy-in.
• Monitor construction progress against the plan and adjust programme as needed.

Skills

NEC contract-based Planning experience

Construction planning

Project management software proficiency

Analytical skills

Interpersonal abilities

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

MEP Project Planner

Create and maintain sprinkler projects programs, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, flagging potential risks to programme delivery.

Location

The role will be based on site in Bridgwater (Somerset) and our Head Office in Birmingham. There will be a requirement for regular travel between site and the office. Ideal location for candidate to be based would be either Birmingham, Bristol or Bridgwater (surrounding areas).

Note

This is a permanent salaried role. We are not considering contractors / freelancers for this position.

What you will be doing

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using programming software (e.g. Microsoft Project)
• Coordinate with design team, project engineers, sub contractors, 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 project lifecycle
• Identify potential program conflicts and develop contingency plans
• Monitor construction progress against the plan and adjust 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
• Must have NEC contract-based Planning experience, within medium sized MEP or Sprinkler contractor projects (1m to 20m range)

What we will need from you

• 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 – ideally gained within the sprinkler industry 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 and understanding of programming techniques
• Experience of 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

What you can expect in return

• Salary competitive and negotiable
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Car allowance of £5k
• Life Assurance
• Private medical scheme
• Hours : 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 16.40, Friday 8.45 – 16 : 00)

DBS Check

You will be required to undertake a DBS check as part of your job role at Hall & Kay.

Additional Company information

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. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK’s most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction.

What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call ‘the Hall & Kay way’.…it’s a people thing. Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team – with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It’s our people that make us trusted to deliver.

Our Commitment

We promote equality and ensure we have an inclusive culture where we recognise and address unconscious bias or prejudice – whether involving race, sex, background, disability, sexuality or other factors. We create a supportive environment that drives innovation, creativity and results.