Onsite Senior MEP Planner for Major Oxford Project

Laing O'Rourke; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown House Technologies, part of the Laing O\'Rourke Group, is looking for an experienced Senior MEP Planner to play a key role on a major project in the Oxford area. You’ll be based onsite in our project offices, with early works commencing from October 2026 and the overall scheme planned for completion in Q1 2028.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior planner looking to influence planning strategy through to successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Senior-level planning experience on complex construction or MEP projects.
• Strong MEP sequencing, buildability and programme knowledge.
• Experience with project/programme controls and forecasting.
• Pre-construction, design, procurement and construction planning experience.
• Strong client and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to spot programme issues and turn them into workable solutions.
• Experience coaching or leading other planners.

Responsibilities

• Leading planning and programme coordination.
• Developing and maintaining the Contract Programme and Programme to Build.
• Planning across design, procurement, construction and short-term delivery.
• Developing logical, efficient and buildable construction sequences.
• Monitoring progress and identifying risks, opportunities and potential delays.
• Providing programme analysis, forecasting and practical mitigation plans.
• Advising on the commercial and programme impact of project decisions.
• Working directly with the client, project team, stakeholders and supply chain.
• Supporting and developing other planners within the team.
• Driving improvements in planning, controls and project delivery.

Skills

MEP planning

Programme controls

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Job description

Crown House Technologies, part of the Laing O\'Rourke Group, is looking for an experienced Senior MEP Planner to play a key role on a major project in the Oxford area. You’ll be based onsite in our project offices, with early works commencing from October 2026 and the overall scheme planned for completion in Q1 2028.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior planner looking to influence planning strategy through to successful delivery.