Senior Planner (M&E)

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 M&E contractor is seeking a Senior Planner to oversee planning functions using Primavera P6 for complex civil engineering projects across the UK. This role offers a clear pathway to a Planning Manager position, competitive salary, and benefits including a £5,000 car allowance. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in M&E or Civil Engineering and have proven planning experience within the sector.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

£5,000 car allowance

Paid expenses

Private medical & dental cover

Life insurance - 3x annual salary

25 days annual leave

Performance-related bonus

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Planner/Senior Planner in the M&E or civil engineering sector.
• Advanced user of Primavera P6 with hands-on experience of NEC contract planning functions.
• Ambition to develop into a Planning Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all planning functions using Primavera P6.
• Lead planning activities for major M&E systems within civil engineering projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, and project delivery teams.

Skills

Primavera P6 expertise

M&E systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in M&E Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Looking for a clear path to Planning Manager level?

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Planner (M&E) to join a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor, delivering major mechanical and electrical systems on complex civil engineering projects across the UK.

This is not just another planning role - it's a career-defining opportunity that offers a clear pathway into a Planning Manager role, covering a wider region once established and as projects are secured.

Responsibilities

• As Senior Planner, take ownership of all planning functions using Primavera P6, ensuring full compliance with NEC contract requirements. You\'ll lead the development and control of baseline programmes, progress updates, early warning assessments, and compensation event management - providing robust, contractually sound information to support project delivery.
• Lead planning activities for major M&E systems within civil engineering projects.
• Operate Primavera P6 across NEC planning functions: Clause 31 - Baseline programme creation. Clause 32 - Programme updates and revisions. Clause 60 - Early warning assessments. Clause 61 - Compensation event notifications. Clause 62 - Compensation event assessments.
• Ensure full adherence to NEC contract requirements in all planning outputs.
• Input into tenders for future business.
• Deliver accurate reporting, forecasting, and scenario analysis for project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, and project delivery teams to ensure programmes are realistic, contractually robust, and achievable.
• Identify risks, delays, and opportunities to support effective decision-making.
• Mentor junior planners and support the growth of planning capability across the business.

About You (Qualifications)

• Degree or equivalent qualification in M&E Engineering or Civil Engineering (essential).
• Proven track record as a Planner/Senior Planner in the M&E or civil engineering sector.
• Advanced user of Primavera P6, with hands-on experience of NEC contract planning functions.
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems within complex infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Ambition to develop into a Planning Manager role covering a regional portfolio.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive annual salary.
• £5,000 car allowance.
• Paid expenses.
• Private medical & dental cover.
• Life insurance - 3x annual salary.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Performance-related bonus.
• Cycle-to-Work scheme.
• Electric car scheme (via salary sacrifice).

This is an opportunity to be involved in some of the UK's most prestigious civil engineering projects, while building your career towards a Planning Manager position with a leading Tier 1 contractor.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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