MEP Senior Planner

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

Job summary

Kier is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior MEP Planner to join their Nuclear Major Projects team on a significant energy project. Candidates should have extensive experience in MEP planning, preferably within the nuclear sector, along with strong skills in managing subcontractor programs under NEC contract guidelines. A commitment to diversity and support for individuals with diverse backgrounds is a core part of Kier's culture.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on large scale projects, specifically MEP.
• Thorough understanding of NEC contracts and their management.
• Experience with reinforced concrete building techniques essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nuclear Major Projects team in delivering MEP planning.
• Create programmes and integrate subcontractor plans.
• Audit and monitor subcontractor progress for contract compliance.

Skills

Project Management

MEP Planning

NEC Contract Experience

Budget Management

Change Management

Tools

Primavera

4D Planning

Job description

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Kier is currently involved in a major energy project in the South West (Hinkley Point C, near Bridgwater in Somerset), delivering reinforced concrete, bulk earthworks, and infrastructure on one of the UK's largest projects. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior MEP Planner to join our team. You will need experience working on large, complex projects like Hinkley. MEP experience, knowledge of the RIBA design process, and management of subcontractor programmes would be advantageous. Primavera and 4D Planning experience are also desirable.

Contract: Permanent, Full Time - Hybrid working is available.

Responsibilities

As Senior MEP Planner, you'll support the Nuclear Major Projects team on a major energy project delivering nuclear-grade reinforced concrete and infrastructure. Experience in installation of mechanical, electrical, and fit-out of RC frame buildings, along with a thorough understanding of the NEC contract environment, is preferred. Management and auditing of subcontractor programmes will be part of your role.

Your day-to-day activities as a Senior MEP Planner will include:

• Creating programmes from first principles using M&E schedules, drawings, and specifications.
• Developing an integrated programme from subcontractor programmes.
• Auditing subcontractor programmes for robustness.
• Monitoring progress against contract requirements.
• Analyzing and managing changes according to NEC conditions.

What we are looking for in a Senior MEP Planner:

• Experience with UK NEC contract planning.
• Familiarity with reinforced concrete frame building techniques.
• Experience with Impact/Delay Programmes.

We welcome transferrable skills, so even if you don't meet every requirement, please apply and let's have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More information can be found here.

Diversity and inclusion

We prioritize making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees help shape our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our D&I action plan is available here.

Due to the nature of this role, you will need to complete a UK Government Security Check (SC) Clearance / Counter Terrorism Check (CTC), conducted by UKSV. Applicants with criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We support employment for individuals with convictions; more information is available at www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground. Further pre-employment checks will also be conducted.

We look forward to receiving your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier