Senior MEP Planner: Lead Buildable Sequencing

Laing O'Rourke group; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown House Technologies, part of the Laing O\'Rourke Group, is seeking a Senior MEP Planner to lead planning and programme coordination on a landmark project in Lancashire. The role is based between the Manchester office and the project office during enabling works, with main works starting February 2029 and finishing in Q4 2031.

You will drive MEP sequencing, buildability and programme controls, coordinating with design, procurement, construction and the client team to ensure successful

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.
• The ability to spot programme issues and turn them into workable solutions.
• Experience supporting, 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

Senior planning experience

MEP sequencing

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Buildability planning

Job description

Crown House Technologies, part of the Laing O\'Rourke Group, is seeking a Senior MEP Planner to lead planning and programme coordination on a landmark project in Lancashire. The role is based between the Manchester office and the project office during enabling works, with main works starting February 2029 and finishing in Q4 2031.

You will drive MEP sequencing, buildability and programme controls, coordinating with design, procurement, construction and the client team to ensure successful