Project Planner

Involve Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment firm in England is seeking an experienced M&E Planner to join their busy project delivery team. This role involves the planning, scheduling, and coordination of Mechanical and Electrical elements within complex construction projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in building services or construction planning and expertise in Asta Powerproject. This position offers a competitive salary and is office-based, focusing on exciting construction projects.

Benefits

Work on diverse construction projects

Collaborative team environment

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in building services or construction planning (preferably M&E focus).
• Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject.
• Proven experience integrating M&E elements into construction programmes.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed M&E programmes.
• Ensure M&E works align with structural activities.
• Track milestones and report on progress.
• Analyse critical paths and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk analysis

Analytical mindset

Coordination

M&E integration

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Planner, preferably with a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) background, to join this busy project delivery team.

This is a key role responsible for the planning, scheduling, and coordination of M&E elements within complex construction projects, ensuring seamless integration with overall construction timelines and delivering on-time results.

As the M&E Planner, you ll collaborate closely with preconstruction, operations, and subcontractor teams to develop and maintain detailed programmes, track progress, and support project success through risk analysis, mitigation, and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Detailed M&E Programmes

Collaborate with preconstruction and delivery teams to create comprehensive schedules based on design specs, subcontractor input, and construction requirements.

• Integrate M&E with Main Project Plans

Ensure M&E works are fully aligned with structural and architectural activities, avoiding clashes and optimising sequencing.

• Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Track project milestones, identify potential delays, and provide clear, actionable updates to project stakeholders.

• Risk Management

Analyse critical paths, assess scheduling risks specific to M&E works, and propose practical mitigation strategies.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with internal and external teams, including project managers, designers, subcontractors, and clients, ensuring coordination across all phases of the build.

• Planning Software Expertise

Use Asta Powerproject proficiently to create and manage programmes. Familiarity with tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is also advantageous.

What We re Looking For

Background in building services or construction planning (preferably M&E focus)
Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Proven experience in integrating M&E elements into broader construction programmes
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet project deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Benefits

• Work on a diverse range of exciting construction projects
• Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive environment with professional development opportunities

Please note this is an office based role and not remote