Planning Manager - MEP

ZipRecruiter; Taunton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Taunton is seeking an MEP Planner to manage mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a prestigious battery manufacturing facility project. Candidates should have knowledge of MEP systems, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with PowerProject and Excel. Join a family-owned business committed to inclusive practices and career progression.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of building based MEP systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Appreciation of the commissioning process in complex environments.
• Competent user of PowerProject.
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel.
• Competent in use of 3D models.
• Good core planning and programming skills.
• Probably have a mechanical or electrical trade contractor background.
• A good understanding of the commercial impacts of planning.
• An understanding of 4D planning environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand full scope of MEP work and interfaces with building works.
• Understand client requirements for integration with their systems.
• Recognise constraints of client's design team delivery programme.
• Complete individual trade contractor programmes and validate these.
• Ensure all trade contractor programmes reflect agreed constraints.
• Integrate all validated trade contractor programmes into SRM programme.
• Develop and manage key performance indicators.
• Measure and record progress.
• Analyse progress and prepare reports.

Skills

Knowledge of building based MEP systems

Excellent communication skills

Commissioning process appreciation

Competent user of PowerProject

Competent user of Microsoft Excel

Competent in use of 3D models

Planning and programming skills

Mechanical or electrical trade contractor background

Understanding of commercial impacts of planning

4D planning environment understanding

Job description

Job Description

Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works

Why join us?

Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine, Cornwall's Eden Project, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.

By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next of outstanding projects that will continue our 150-year plus legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The MEP Planner role

As an MEP Planner you'll

• Understand full scope of MEP work, interfaces with building works and the phased commissioning strategy




• Understand client requirements for integration with their systems




• Recognise constraints of client's design team delivery programme




• Complete the development of individual trade contractor programmes (including design, procurement, off-site fabrication, installation and commissioning) and validate these programmes




• Ensure all trade contractor programmes reflect agreed constraints, method, sequence and logistics




• Integrate all validated trade contractor programmes (including design, procurement, off-site fabrication, installation and commissioning) into the fully coordinated SRM programme




• Develop, agree and manage a range of key performance indicators to measure progress of design, procurement, off-site fabrication, installation and commissioning




• Measure and record progress,




• Analyse progress, prepare progress reports (graphical, tabular and written), as built programmes and output records

Your profile

• Good knowledge of building based MEP systems




• Excellent communication skills




• Appreciation of the commissioning process in complex environments




• Competent user of PowerProject




• Competent user of Microsoft Excel




• Competent in use of 3D models




• Good core planning and programming skills




• Probably have a mechanical or electrical trade contractor background




• A good understanding of the commercial impacts of planning




• An understanding of 4D planning environment

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.