MEP Project Planner

Description

The MEP Project Planner will create and maintain sprinkler project programmes, ensuring timely, on‑budget delivery and flagging risks. The position is based on‑site in Bridgwater with regular travel to the Birmingham head office, and candidates may reside in Birmingham, Bristol or surrounding areas. This is a permanent salaried role, not open to contractors.

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate with design team, engineers, subcontractors and stakeholders to secure buy‑in and schedule regular touchpoints.
• Analyse designs and specifications to determine resource requirements.
• Forecast labour, material and equipment needs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify programme conflicts and create contingency plans.
• Monitor construction progress and adjust the programme as required.
• Prepare regular progress reports for management and clients.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes and quality standards.
• Support procurement by identifying lead times for materials and equipment.
• Participate in project meetings to communicate schedule updates and constraints.

Requirements

• NEC contract‑based planning experience on medium‑size MEP or sprinkler projects (£1m‑£20m) – essential.
• 3‑5 years of construction planning or project‑management experience, preferably in sprinkler or MEP sectors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar project‑management software.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, techniques and industry practices.
• Good understanding of commercial and contractual matters and programming techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive, negotiable salary.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• £5k car allowance.
• Life assurance and private medical scheme.
• 36.5‑hour work week (Monday‑Thursday 8:45‑16:40, Friday 8:45‑16:00).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance