MEP Project Planner | Project Delivery to Planning Opportunity

Laing O'Rourke; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced pension & parental leave

Life/Dental/Critical illness

33 days holiday + volunteering day

Professional development

Job summary

Laing O\'Rourke is seeking a Project Planner in the UK to join our on-site project leadership team. You will develop, maintain and improve construction programmes, using your practical site knowledge to identify risks, opportunities and drive informed decisions with delivery teams.

We invite electricians, pipe fitters, and 4th-year MEP apprentices with a strong understanding of sequencing and multidisciplinary coordination who want to transition into planning.

Qualifications

• Experience planning construction programmes and coordinating with trades.
• Ability to analyse problems and develop practical planning solutions.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve construction programmes for projects.
• Identify risks and opportunities and support data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align planning with delivery.
• Support career transition from site roles into project planning.

Skills

Construction sequencing

Progress monitoring

Stakeholder communication

Planning software

Education

4th year MEP apprentice

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Project Planner

• Have you built your career delivering projects on site as an qualified 4th year MEP apprentice, Pipefitter or electrician?
• Are you the person who naturally thinks ahead, plans work, coordinates with other trades and enjoys solving programme challenges before they become problems?

If so, this could be the opportunity to take your construction knowledge into Project Planning.

At Laing O'Rourke, our planners are integral members of the project leadership team. They influence how projects are delivered, helping teams plan smarter, manage risk and make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

We're looking for experienced Electricians and Pipe Fitters who want to build a long-term career in planning. If you've developed a strong understanding of construction sequencing, installation activities, coordination with other trades, programme delivery and stakeholder communication, we'll help you develop the specialist planning skills needed to succeed.

The Opportunity

As a Project Planner, you'll work alongside project delivery teams to develop, maintain and improve construction programmes that drive successful project outcomes.

You'll use your practical site knowledge to understand how work is delivered, identify risks and opportunities, monitor progress and support project teams in making informed decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move from site based role into a strategic project planning role while remaining closely connected to project delivery.

Who We're Looking For

You may already be working as an:

• Electrician/ Approved Electrician
• Pipe Fitter / craftsman
• Mechanical / Electrical Tradesperson
• 4th year MEP apprentice
• MEP Engineers

and be looking for a new challenge away from day-to-day site installation work.

You’ll Bring

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Experience delivering mechanical or electrical installation works on construction projects.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to analyse problems and develop practical solutions.
• Confidence working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach and genuine interest in planning, project controls and programme management.
• Good IT skills and an appetite to learn new planning software and digital tools.

Previous planning experience is not essential. We'll provide support and development to help you build a successful career in Project Planning.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke is at the forefront of delivering transformative infrastructure. Joining us means being part of a team that is driving the UK's transition to a low-carbon energy future. You'll be empowered to lead, innovate and leave a lasting mark on projects of national significance.

Benefits and Perks

• a competitiveremunerationpackage (base salary + car/travel allowance)
• access to Private Medical Insurance
• enhanced pension and parental leave schemes
• Life/Dental/Critical illness insurance and income protection
• 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays + 1 paid day for volunteering
• professional development opportunities and more!

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.