MEP Planner

Role : MEP Planner / Senior Planner

Location : Birmingham / Warrington / Leeds

Contract Type : Permanent, Full-Time

Sector : Building Services / MEP

Salary : £50,000 - £8000

Overview

We are seeking an experienced MEP Planner to join a growing Building Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining detailed project programmes across complex Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring project schedules are realistic, contractually compliant, and aligned with client expectations from pre-construction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Planning Manager.
• Develop and fully integrate end-to-end project programmes from Pre-Construction through Construction, Testing & Commissioning, to Completion.
• Monitor and accurately record project progress.
• Analyse the critical path and advise project teams on critical and near-critical activities.
• Ensure baseline programmes and revisions comply with contract terms and requirements.
• Provide planning support across Pre-Construction and Construction teams.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams both on and off site.
• Liaise with and present programme updates to client teams.
• Produce concise progress and programme reports in line with company reporting procedures.

Requirements

• Ideally qualified in Planning or Management, or hold an HNC / HND or Degree in Building Services (or equivalent).
• Balanced career background within Building Services.
• Strong working knowledge of MEP project delivery.
• Proficient in Asta Powerproject.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave (increasing up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance
• Private healthcare scheme
• Life insurance
• Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity policy – 13 weeks full pay plus 26 weeks SMP
• Enhanced paternity policy – 2 weeks full pay (flexible options available)
• Employee-owned business
• Flexible holiday scheme
• Excellent working environment
• Clear opportunities for career progression and ongoing technical and personal development