Planner

DATS Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Casual dress Fridays

Friendly, supportive office

Opportunity to work across major NW &

Job summary

DATS Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced M&E Planner to join a Liverpool-based team, delivering programmes across the Northwest and Yorkshire on a permanent, office-based role.

With 2–4 years in planning, you will coordinate M&E works, review drawings, and liaise with project teams. Proficiency in ASTA and Microsoft Office, plus an engineering qualification or equivalent, are required.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical & electrical building services.
• Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate M&E building services works across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with Mechanical & Electrical teams to develop programmes.
• Review drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Monitor progress against programmes and keep schedules up to date.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and site teams.
• Identify clashes, delays and programme risks before they arise.
• Produce progress reports and maintain planning documentation.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

ASTA

Microsoft Office

Job description

M&E Planner – Liverpool

£60,000 - £70,000 DOE | Permanent |

Office-Based | Northwest & Yorkshire Projects

We’re looking for an experienced M&E Planner to join a friendly and supportive team based in Liverpool, working on a range of exciting schemes across the Northwest and Yorkshire.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 2–4 years’ planning experience who understands mechanical and electrical building services and wants to play a key role in delivering projects safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and coordinating M&E building services works across multiple projects.
• Working closely with Mechanical & Electrical teams to develop programmes and coordinate activities.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Monitoring progress against programmes and keeping schedules up to date.
• Liaising with Project Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and site teams.
• Identifying clashes, delays and programme risks before they become problems.
• Producing progress reports and maintaining accurate planning documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• 2–4 years’ experience in a planning role, ideally within an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical building services.
• Experience using ASTA and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Working Hours

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am–4:00pm

What’s On Offer?

• 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension
• Casual dress Fridays
• Friendly, supportive office environment
• Opportunity to work across major schemes in the Northwest & Yorkshire

Location: Liverpool
Office-based role