MEP Senior Planner

Kier Group; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mechanical and electrical construction is looking for a Senior Planner to join its dynamic MEP division. This role involves the development of MEP project programmes, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with project teams to mitigate risks. Successful candidates will have extensive experience with planning software and will be responsible for monitoring project progress across various sites. Flexibility in working hours and an emphasis on diverse and inclusive practices make this an attractive opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a logic linked MEP services programme from Pre-Construction to handover.
• Experience in working as an MEP Planner for a Planning Consultancy or Contractor.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage MEP programmes ensuring compliance with planning standards.
• Track project progress through site visits and maintain accurate records.
• Identify risks and delays, prepare mitigation strategies.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Elecosoft/Asta Power Project software

Experience using Bluebeam software

Risk Management

Progress Monitoring

Job description

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We're looking for a Senior Planner to join our MEP business, Kier Mechanical & Electrical.

Kier Mechanical & Electrical work in partnership with the Regional Construction business to deliverfull design, construct and commissioning of MEP systems.

Hours: Full time, Permanent with flexible working options.

This role will be working across a range of projects and so will require some travel to visit your designated sites.

What should you expect to be doing?

As a Senior Planner within our MEP business, key accountabilities include:

• Programme Development & Maintenance – Create and manage a projects MEP programmes using Elecosoft PowerProject and/or Primavera P6, ensuring compliance with Kier's Planning Standards and contract requirements.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting – Track project progress through site visits, maintain accurate records, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Risk & Delay Management – Identify potential risks and delays, collaborating with the project team to develop mitigation strategies.
• Programme & Supply Chain Reviews – Analyse subcontractor programmes, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and taking corrective actions as needed.
• Collaboration & Lessons Learned – Lead coordination meetings, communicate key insights, and share lessons learned to improve project planning and execution

What are we looking for?

In a Senior Planner we require:

• Advanced knowledge and experience on Elecosoft/Asta Power Project software.
• Ability to create and deliver a fully logic linked MEP services programme from Pre-Construction through to handover.
• Experience using Bluebeam software.
• Exposure to NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Experience in working working for either a Planning Consultancy or Contractor as an MEP Planner.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance.

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .

Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site , you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance / Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) , which takes place during/before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us - To read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground ). This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

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