Project Planner

JR United Kingdom; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Project Planner for a large-scale construction project involving Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. This outside IR35 contract position offers a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to work collaboratively with project managers and engineers to ensure timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning MEP packages on major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and resource loading.
• Ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules for the MEP package.
• Integrate MEP timelines with the overall construction programme.
• Provide progress updates and critical path analysis.

Skills

Planning MEP packages

Project controls best practices

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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We’re currently seeking an experienced Project Planner to support the delivery of a large-scale construction project, focusing on the installation of a complex Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) package.

This is an outside IR35 contract position offering a day rate of £400–£450, ideal for a skilled planner with a background in MEP systems and large infrastructure builds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and monitor detailed project schedules for the MEP package using Primavera P6.
• Integrate MEP timelines with the overall construction programme.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to capture accurate activity durations, logic, and resource allocations.
• Provide progress updates, critical path analysis, and delay/impact assessments.
• Lead change control and provide early warnings to mitigate risk and ensure delivery milestones are met.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience planning MEP packages on major construction or industrial projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, resource & cost loading, and earned value analysis.
• Ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment and liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and project controls best practices is advantageous.

Details:

• Location: Site-based or hybrid (location disclosed upon application)
• Contract Length: Initial 8 months with likely extension