Senior Planner; MEP

Senior M&E Planner

Location: London

Salary: £75,000 £ 98,000 package

A leading UK engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior M&E Planner to join its growing team. This is a key role supporting the delivery of complex building services and construction projects across sectors including healthcare, defence, infrastructure, and industrial.

You will take ownership of planning and project controls across multiple projects, working closely with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure robust, accurate programmes aligned with contractual requirements.

• Develop and manage MEP project programmes across site and office environments
• Integrate schedules with stakeholders and maintain alignment with contract baselines
• Produce progress reports, S-curves, and performance analysis
• Lead planning input for tenders and bid submissions
• Conduct critical path analysis and apply Earned Value Management
• Identify risks, delays, and mitigation strategies, including recovery plans
• Chair weekly planning meetings and review subcontractor performance
• Support and mentor junior planners

• Strong MEP/building services planning background
• 5 10 years experience in construction/engineering planning
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing
• Familiarity with NEC and JCT contracts

• Asta Power project (Elecosoft) essential
• Primavera P6 desirable
• Power BI advantageous
• Advanced Microsoft Office and reporting skills
• Confident communicator with stakeholder engagement experience