Planner

Planner / Project Planner (MEP)
Bristol (Aztec West)
Up to 85,000 Basic + 5,780 Car Allowance + Healthcare + Pension

Permanent Role
Immediate Start: (Freelance OR Temp-to-Perm also considered)

An experienced Planner is required to provide immediate support on a portfolio of major engineering and infrastructure projects. The ideal person will have an MEP background but this is not essential providing they have experience within the engineering / construction sectors.

With an existing planner leaving the business shortly, we are looking for someone who can join quickly and take ownership of planning responsibilities across complex Mechanical and Electrical packages.

Applications are welcomed from both permanent and freelance planners. Temp-to-perm arrangements can also be considered.

This opportunity would suit someone from a Building Services, MEP, Nuclear, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre or Industrial Projects background who is comfortable working closely with project delivery teams and managing complex construction programmes.

The Role

Working as part of an established project delivery team, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and controlling project programmes across major MEP works.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Engineering Teams and Site Management to ensure programmes accurately reflect project progress, risks and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining Primavera P6 programmes
• Managing construction and installation schedules
• Monitoring project progress and programme performance
• Producing programme updates, reports and recovery plans
• Identifying programme risks and mitigation strategies
• Analysing delays, change and project impacts
• Supporting project controls and forecasting activities
• Working closely with project delivery teams to drive successful project outcomes
• Coordinating planning activities across multiple work packages

About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Planner, Senior Planner or Planning Engineer
• Strong Primavera P6 experience
• Mechanical & Electrical (MEP) project experience
• Building Services contracting experience
• Experience working on complex live projects
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and installation activities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively within a project environment

Relevant Backgrounds

-Building Services
-M&E Contracting
-Nuclear
-Data Centres
-Pharmaceutical
-Industrial Manufacturing Facilities
-Energy Projects
-Major Infrastructure Projects with Significant MEP Content

Package & Benefits

Permanent

• Up to 85,000 Basic Salary
• 5,780 Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare (From Day One)
• 5.75% Employer Pension Contribution
• 4x Life Assurance
• 26 Days Annual Leave
• Flexible Working Environment
• Excellent Long-Term Career Prospects

Living Away Support

For candidates based outside the local area:

-Mileage expenses covered
-Accommodation & travel are booked centrally and paid for.

or

-Up to 18,500 per annum tax-free lodge and subsistence allowance (subject to eligibility)
-Organise your own accommodation
-Mileage expenses still covered

Freelance Day Rate is negotiable.

Freelance planners who can start at short notice are strongly encouraged to apply.

There is potential for:

-Immediate project support for at least 2-3 months
-Longer-term contract opportunities
-Temp-to-perm conversion
-Ongoing involvement beyond the initial requirement

Why Apply?

-Immediate requirement with a fast interview process
-High-profile engineering and infrastructure projects
-Strong pipeline of secured work
-Flexible employer with excellent staff retention
-Genuine choice between freelance and permanent employment
-Opportunity to become a key member of a growing project delivery team

If you're an experienced MEP Planner with strong Primavera P6 skills and experience delivering major projects, we'd like to hear from you.