MEP Project Planner

Reference: 4825797

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Banbridge Salary:
Competitive Salary (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Construction / Building Services Company:
Hays Consultant:
Jayne Dodds Hays office:
Belfast — 5th Floor, Donegall House, Donegall Square North Phone:
Email: jayne.dodds

Your new companyA long-established and highly successful building services contractor is seeking a Project Planner to join their growing team in Banbridge.

With a strong reputation across the UK and Ireland, the business delivers complex MEP projects across sectors including healthcare, commercial, residential, education, industrial and data centres. Due to continued growth and a healthy order book, they are looking to appoint a planner to support projects from tender stage through to completion.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to join a market-leading contractor and play a key role in the successful delivery of major construction projects.

Your new role Reporting to the Head of Planning, you will be responsible for developing, managing and monitoring project programmes across a range of construction and building services projects.

Key duties will include:

Producing detailed project programmes using Asta Power Project Developing  construction, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning schedules

Reviewing drawings, specifications and project information to develop logical project sequences

Preparing procurement and information release schedules

Supporting tender submissions with planning, logistics and methodology information

Monitoring project progress against programme milestones

Identifying programme risks, delays and recovery opportunities

Carrying out programme analysis and "what if" scenario planning

Supporting extension of time and delay analysis processes where required

Maintaining programme revisions and change control records

Conducting regular site visits to review progress and engage with project teams

Working closely with operational, commercial and design teams throughout project delivery

Reviewing and challenging contractor and subcontractor programmes where necessary

What you'll need to succeed

Minimum 3 years' experience in a planning role within construction, engineering or MEP projects

Experience producing and managing project programmes throughout the project lifecycle

Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project sequencing

Proficiency in Asta Power Project Excellent  communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong organisational and analytical abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment

Desirable

Experience with in MEP/building services projects

Knowledge of commissioning and installation programmes

Experience of delay analysis and extension of time claims

Experience using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project What you'll get in return

This is an opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland's leading MEP contractors, working on high-profile projects across the UK and Ireland. With a strong track record of promoting from within and investing in its people, the company offers excellent long-term career prospects for ambitious planners looking to progress their career.

Competitive salary package
30 days annual leave including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme Life assurance cover

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Professional memberships paid Ongoing training and career development

On-site gym and free parking

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4825797 - Jayne Dodds