Senior Planner

JobsTrackR; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsTrackR is seeking an experienced Interim Senior MEP Planner to join a leading Tier 1 MEP contractor in the North West. The role involves developing, managing and updating detailed MEP programmes across multiple healthcare projects, with a hybrid pattern requiring 2 days per week in the Manchester office.

You will work with Project Managers and engineering teams to monitor progress, identify risks and provide senior stakeholder updates. ASTA Powerproject experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Planner / Senior Planner in an MEP environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical construction knowledge.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 MEP contractor is preferred.
• ASTA Powerproject experience is essential.
• Experience managing programmes across multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP sequencing and construction delivery.
• Healthcare project experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and update detailed MEP programmes across multiple projects.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial and Engineering teams to monitor progress.
• Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities for recovery.
• Provide accurate reporting and programme updates to senior stakeholders.
• Support project teams with planning, sequencing and programme strategy.
• Potentially provide support and guidance to other planners, although direct line management is not essential.
• Work closely with the Regional Planning Manager for the North West.

Skills

Senior Planner

MEP planning

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

MEP sequencing

Healthcare project experience

ASTA Powerproject

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Interim Senior MEP Planner

Location: Manchester / North West
Working pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office
Contract: Interim or Permanent (candidate dependent)
Rate:Up to £550.00per day

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior MEP Planner to join a leading Tier 1 MEP contractor on an interim basis, supporting multiple projects across the North West.

This is a key planning role working across a number of live projects, including major healthcare schemes, with the opportunity to take ownership of programmes and work closely with project teams across the region.

The role:

• Develop, manage and update detailed MEP programmes across multiple projects

• Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial and Engineering teams to monitor progress

• Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities for recovery

• Provide accurate reporting and programme updates to senior stakeholders

• Support project teams with planning, sequencing and programme strategy

• Potentially provide support and guidance to other planners, although direct line management is not essential

• Work closely with the Regional Planning Manager for the North West

We're looking for:

• Strong experience as a Planner / Senior Planner within an MEP environment

• Strong mechanical and electrical construction knowledge

• Experience working for a Tier 1 MEP contractor is preferred, but not essential

• Proven ASTA Powerproject experience – essential

• Experience managing programmes across multiple projects

• Strong understanding of MEP sequencing and construction delivery

• Healthcare project experience would be advantageous

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

This is a great opportunity for an experienced MEP Planner who is comfortable operating at Senior level and can quickly take ownership of multiple programmes within a busy regional team.