MEP Senior Planner

James Gray Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced MEP planner to develop and manage complex programmes. The ideal candidate has proven experience in MEP planning, strong digital skills, and a good understanding of MEP systems. This role offers opportunities to lead planning activities and drive high-impact construction outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MEP planning on large or complex construction projects.
• Ability to produce logical, robust, and efficient programmes.
• Strong digital skills including modelling and 4D planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and manage MEP programmes across all project phases.
• Lead planning activities including scheduling and risk mitigation.
• Analyse performance data and recommend improvements.

Skills

MEP planning on large or complex projects

Modelling and 4D planning

Asta Powerproject and Primavera P6 expertise

Job description

We’re partnered with a leading engineering and construction firm renowned for delivering complex infrastructure, data centre, and building services projects. This role focuses on planning and managing the mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) components of major construction programmes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop, monitor, and manage MEP programmes across all project phases—from pre-construction through commissioning.

Lead planning activities including scheduling, risk mitigation, feedback loops, and performance forecasting.

Ensure programmes comply with project requirements and enable efficient sequencing of construction strategies.

Analyse performance data, advise project teams on forecasted impacts, and recommend improvements.

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience in MEP planning on large or complex construction projects.

Strong digital skills including modelling, 4D planning, and expertise in tools like Asta Powerproject and Primavera P6.

Ability to produce logical, robust, and efficient programmes, including bid-phase planning.

Good understanding of MEP systems and installation methods.

If you’re a strategic planner with expertise in MEP programming, risk forecasting, and proactive delivery control, this role offers a dynamic platform to drive high-impact construction outcomes.

Please submit your CV, and our recruitment team will be in touch.

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.