M&E Planner

Apex Search and Selection Limited • Permanent / Full-time • City of London, England, GB • £40,000 - £90,000 / year • 1d ago

M&E Planner

We’re a leading M&E Contractor working across the UK, delivering complex projects in sectors such as healthcare, nuclear, defence, government, leisure, industrial, and infrastructure.

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced M&E Planner to join our team. This is a key role where you’ll take ownership of planning and project controls across a diverse portfolio of building services projects.

If you enjoy working in fast-paced environments, take pride in delivering high-quality work, and want to be part of a business that values performance and innovation — we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As an M&E Planner, you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring projects are well planned, well managed, and delivered successfully.

You’ll work closely with internal teams, clients, and external partners to build robust programmes, track progress, and keep projects aligned with both contractual and operational requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop and manage project programmes across site and office environments
Coordinate plans with clients, subcontractors, and external stakeholders
Monitor progress against programme baselines and produce monthly reports
Support tender submissions by developing planning strategies for bids
Identify risks, delays, and opportunities — and recommend solutions
Prepare recovery programmes where required
Lead weekly planning meetings and keep teams aligned
Track construction progress and produce clear, accurate reporting (including S-curves)
Carry out critical path analysis and apply Earned Value Management techniques
Review subcontractor performance and manpower levels

What We’re Looking For

Experience

Strong background in MEP Contracting / Building Services planning
Proven experience within construction or engineering environments (5–10 years)
Good understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery
Familiarity with NEC and/or JCT contracts

Technical Skills

Asta Powerproject (essential)
Primavera P6 (preferred)
Power BI (desirable)
Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially reporting and presentations)

Key Skills

Excellent organisation and attention to detail
Strong communication skills — able to present information clearly
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels
Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving ability

Why Join Us?

Work on high-profile, technically challenging projects
Be part of a growing and forward-thinking business
Opportunity to influence projects and drive improvements
Supportive team culture with real opportunities for progression

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