Senior Planner (MEP)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Oxshott; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Oxshott is seeking a Senior Planner to focus on high-profile, technically complex projects. The role involves collaboration with site teams, developing integrated project programmes, and providing project reports. The ideal candidate has experience in construction and a passion for mechanical and electrical aspects. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and extensive benefits including private medical and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary & profit-sharing scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Car allowance / Company car

Health & Wellness programs

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Planner or similar role in construction.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical aspects of construction.
• Ability to produce detailed project programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated project programmes with site teams.
• Review specifications and contract documents for effective planning.
• Provide regular project reports on programme status.

Skills

Collaboration with site teams

Project planning and programming

Understanding of specifications and contract documents

Report generation

Coordination with project teams

Job description

NRL are looking for a Senior Planner to join our M&E Client, focusing on high-profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.

If you are passionate about mechanical and electrical aspects of construction and seek an opportunity to challenge norms, bring fresh ideas, and advance your career within a talented, diverse, and supportive team, then join us to help create tomorrow together.

About the Role

Our Senior Planners play a vital role in our business, ensuring the adequacy of project planning and programming. They provide functional leadership, adhere to company procedures and project requirements, and enable proper management and commercial protection.

As a Senior Planner, you will:

• Collaborate with site teams and main contractors to develop fully integrated, correctly sequenced programmes for successful project completion.
• Review specifications, drawings, contract documents, and correspondence with engineers and surveyors to ensure effective planning and programming.
• Provide regular project reports to keep the site team informed about programme status and progress.
• Coordinate with the project team to produce and distribute progress reports, percentages, and drop-down programmes in line with best practices, company procedures, and project needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & profit-sharing scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Car allowance / Company car (role/grade dependent)
• Travel coverage to any of our sites (subject to HMRC rates)
• Extensive benefits including Private Medical, 6% employer pension contributions, Health & Wellness programs, 26 days holidays + bank holidays, and more
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities for career growth
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 8 weeks of fully paid paternity leave

The NRL Group connects global companies with talented professionals to bring engineering projects to life. We support energy transition initiatives and work with clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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