At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and coordinate project programmes for exciting healthcare projects.
- Company: Join a leading Tier One M&E Contractor with a strong UK presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private health care, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Great training opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in M&E planning and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Teamwork skills, analytical thinking, and proficiency in planning software.
Our client is a large Tier One M&E Contractor that operates throughout the UK, and they're looking to take on a Trainee or Experienced M&E Planner to work in Plymouth, numerous projects but mainly on their Healthcare Project.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating project programmes, ensuring timely delivery and efficient resource allocation. This role involves working closely with both office-based and site-based staff, contractors, and suppliers to ensure consistency and alignment across all phases of MEP projects.
This may suite someone that has trained in the M&E sector but is perhaps not looking to become a Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities And Duties For An Experienced Planner
- Develop, maintain, and review project programmes at pre-contract and post-contract stages.
- Create progress reports and revise project schedules and forecasts using planning/programme software such as Microsoft Project or Asta.
- Break down large projects into manageable phases of development.
- Use project management tools to plan and manage project timeframes effectively.
- Collaborate with Estimators to calculate resources required for projects.
- Develop contingency plans to address potential changes in project timelines.
- Meet with contractors and suppliers to discuss and review programme-related issues.
- Demonstrate knowledge of construction processes, particularly in roofing and façade works.
- Coordinate between office and site teams to ensure consistency in programmes and sequencing.
- Produce procurement and design programmes aligned with agreed construction schedules.
- Conduct critical reviews of programmes for Extension of Time (EOT) requests, identifying delays, hold-ups, and additional works.
- Maintain a basic understanding of EOT/Compensation Events requirements to ensure accurate programme adjustments.
Requirements
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Analytical thinking with a focus on problem-solving.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Persistence, determination, and a results-driven mindset.
- Proficiency in using planning software such as Asta and Microsoft Project.
- Solid understanding of building services and sequencing. (Essential)
- Possession of a valid UK driving licence.
Knowledge Of Building Services And Their Sequencing. (Preferred)
In return this company offers
- Further training and development opportunities.
- Life cover from Day one
- Private Health Care Scheme
- Annual Bonus Scheme - 10%
- Annual Leave 25 DAYS PLUS 8 Bank Holidays
- 5 days carer leave
- 1 day volunteering leave
- Option to purchase up to five more days holiday
- Salary Negotiable depending on experience
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