Trainee MEP Planner

1st Step Solutions Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Life cover from day one

Private health care

Annual bonus 10%

25 days leave + 8 bank holidays

Carer leave

Volunteering leave

Extra holiday option

Salary negotiable

Job summary

1st Step Solutions Ltd is helping a large Tier One M&E contractor to recruit a Trainee MEP Planner to work in Plymouth on healthcare projects. The role focuses on developing and maintaining project programmes, coordinating with both office and site teams to ensure timely delivery.

The successful candidate will use planning tools such as Microsoft Project or Asta, and will benefit from strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities, with a UK driving licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Analytical thinking with a focus on problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Persistence, determination, and a results-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in planning software such as Asta and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and review project programmes at pre-contract and post-contract stages.
• Create progress reports and revise project schedules using planning software.
• Break down large projects into manageable phases of development.
• Use project management tools to plan and manage timeframes.
• Collaborate with Estimators to calculate resources required for projects.
• Develop contingency plans to address timeline changes.
• Meet with contractors and suppliers to discuss programme issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge of construction processes, especially roofing and façade works.
• Coordinate between office and site teams to ensure programme consistency.
• Produce procurement and design programmes aligned with construction schedules.
• Conduct reviews of programmes for Extension of Time (EOT) requests.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Persistence

Problem solving

Tools

Asta

Microsoft Project

Job description

Trainee MEP Planner

Our client is a large Tier One M&E Contractor that operates throughout the UK, and they’re looking to take on a Trainee or Experienced M&E Planner to work in Plymouth, numerous projects but mainly on their Healthcare Project.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating project programmes, ensuring timely delivery and efficient resource allocation. This role involves working closely with both office-based and site-based staff, contractors, and suppliers to ensure consistency and alignment across all phases of MEP projects.

This may suite someone that has trained in the M&E sector but is perhaps not looking to become a Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Duties for an experienced Planner

• Develop, maintain, and review project programmes at pre-contract and post-contract stages.
• Create progress reports and revise project schedules and forecasts using planning/programme software such as Microsoft Project or Asta.
• Break down large projects into manageable phases of development.
• Use project management tools to plan and manage project timeframes effectively.
• Collaborate with Estimators to calculate resources required for projects.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential changes in project timelines.
• Meet with contractors and suppliers to discuss and review programme-related issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge of construction processes, particularly in roofing and façade works.
• Coordinate between office and site teams to ensure consistency in programmes and sequencing.
• Produce procurement and design programmes aligned with agreed construction schedules.
• Conduct critical reviews of programmes for Extension of Time (EOT) requests, identifying delays, hold-ups, and additional works.
• Maintain a basic understanding of EOT/Compensation Events requirements to ensure accurate programme adjustments.

Requirements

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Analytical thinking with a focus on problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Persistence, determination, and a results-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in using planning software such as Asta and Microsoft Project.
• Solid understanding of building services and sequencing. (Essential)
• Possession of a valid UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of building services and their sequencing. (Preferred)

In return this company offers

• Further training and development opportunities.
• Life cover from Day one
• Private Health Care Scheme
• Annual Bonus Scheme – 10%
• Annual Leave 25 DAYS PLUS 8 Bank Holidays
• 5 days carer leave
• 1 day volunteering leave
• Option to purchase up to five more days holiday
• Salary Negotiable depending on experience