Senior Planner & Programme Lead – MEP/NEC3

Laing O'Rourke; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Principal / Regional Planner with a strong MEP background and NEC3 Option C experience to lead planning and scheduling across complex construction projects in the UK. The role involves coordinating programme controls, procurement planning and cost management, while mentoring planning teams to drive best practice.

You will develop and optimise contract programmes, integrate 3D/4D modelling, and deliver robust reporting for clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic planning, contract planning and project/programme controls.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, procurement, design processes and project management systems.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain contract programmes and Programmes to Build.
• Commercially astute with understanding of contract conditions and programme management techniques.
• Experience analysing performance data and providing strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all planning and programme control activities from tender stage through to project completion.
• Develop, maintain and optimise project programmes, ensuring compliance with contract and project requirements.
• Provide planning input into tenders, work-winning activities and construction strategies.
• Identify critical milestones, resources, risks and delays, implementing mitigation measures.
• Deliver robust project controls, reporting, forecasting and performance analysis for stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic planning

Contract planning

Project controls

Programme management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning software

Education

Construction Management / Civil Engineering degree

CIOB membership or equivalent

Tools

Programmes to Build

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Principal / Regional Planner with a strong MEP background and NEC3 Option C experience to lead planning and scheduling across complex construction projects in the UK. The role involves coordinating programme controls, procurement planning and cost management, while mentoring planning teams to drive best practice.

You will develop and optimise contract programmes, integrate 3D/4D modelling, and deliver robust reporting for clients and internal stakeholders.