Senior Planner - MEP Projects

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent engineering business is seeking a Senior Planner (MEP) to manage high-value projects in Manchester. The role involves strategic planning, collaboration with teams, and extensive project monitoring. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in MEP projects and proficiency with planning tools. Benefits include a competitive salary, car allowance, pension plan, and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Car/Car allowance or salary sacrifice car scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Private healthcare

Employee assistance program

Discounts

Personal development programme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a planner or senior planner on medium/large-scale MEP projects is essential.
• Construction site experience required.
• Rail project experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce and agree on a 'Contract Baseline' programme for each project.
• Monitor progress and productivity against the project plan.
• Communicate change impacts effectively to Operations and Commercial Teams.

Skills

Planning

Resource Planning

Cost Management

Critical Path Analysis

Tools

Asta

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

Senior Planner (MEP)

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent Position

Salary: Competitive salary, car or car allowance + flexible benefits

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Planner from an MEP background to join our NW team. The main purpose of the role is to plan the allocated high-value / complex projects, producing workable, realistic, and efficient programmes of work that meet contract conditions and internal and client requirements. Plans will be implemented using best-practice approaches such as Critical Path Analysis, Resource Planning, Cost Management, and Progress/Productivity Monitoring and Control. This is a permanent staff position with NG Bailey.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and facilitate internal integrated planning meetings with relevant project stakeholders to agree on team input into the project plan, working closely with the team and external customers.
• Produce and agree on a ‘Contract Baseline’ programme for each project, aligning with the formal contract, price, and scope, while reducing risk for NG Bailey.
• Ensure timely production of planning outputs/reports for contract reviews in conjunction with the Planning Manager.
• Support operational teams to monitor project targets and establish corrective measures as needed.
• Monitor progress and productivity against the project plan, producing and circulating reports such as Resource Histograms, 'S' Curves, and Earned Value Analysis.
• Maintain and update the contract baseline in line with contract changes, such as variations.
• Communicate change impacts effectively to Operations and Commercial Teams, ensuring variations are integrated into project plans.
• Perform Time/Risk analysis regularly throughout the project cycle in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Participate in bid activities as requested, working with Business Development in line with Focus Win processes.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with contractual obligations, internal processes, and external legislation.

Requirements

• Experience as a planner or senior planner on medium/large-scale MEP projects is essential.
• Proficiency in Asta or Primavera P6.
• Construction site experience.
• Rail project experience (desirable).
• Experience with NEC 3 contracts (desirable).

Benefits

• Car/Car allowance or salary sacrifice car scheme.
• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Employee assistance program supporting mental health and wellbeing.
• Discounts.
• Personal development programme.
• Flexible benefits.

If interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV and salary/package expectations.

Next Steps

We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We will outline the recruitment process in advance. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform us.

About Us: We are a leading independent engineering and services business in the UK, founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees. We work across various sectors, providing innovative solutions and investing in training for our people. We value progression and support your development through regular reviews, training, and ongoing support.