Principal MEP Planner | Calderdale Royal Hospital Project
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Principal MEP Planner to join our team on the landmark Calderdale Royal Hospital redevelopment in West Yorkshire.
This is a key leadership role within a major healthcare scheme, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver complex building services programmes from pre‑construction through to completion. The project is currently nearing the end of its Pre‑Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) phase, with construction due to commence in Summer 2026 and completion targeted for Q2 2029.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Principal MEP Planner, you will lead all planning and programme management activities for the building services (MEP) elements of the project. Your responsibilities will include:
* Developing and managing detailed programmes across all project stages: design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and handover
* Leading planning and coordination processes, ensuring alignment with the Project Business Plan
* Managing planning, programming, monitoring, reporting, and mitigation strategies for MEP works
* Producing accurate forecasts, progress reports, and performance analysis
* Ensuring all programmes are compliant with project requirements and reflect the most efficient construction strategies
* Integrating 4D planning and digital modelling into programme development
* Coordinating time‑related information across stakeholders, partners, and the supply chain
* Supporting pre‑construction activities including bid programmes, tender submissions, and PCSA deliverables
* Analysing project performance, identifying risks/opportunities, and recommending improvements
* Establishing and enhancing project controls, reporting systems, and planning processes
* Representing the project in meetings with internal and external stakeholders
* Mentoring and developing junior planners and wider team members
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as an MEP Planner on major construction or engineering projects
* Strong understanding of MEP systems, installation sequences, and commissioning processes
* Advanced capability in planning software such as Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6
* Experience in 4D planning and integration with 3D models
* Excellent knowledge of project controls, reporting, and forecasting
* Ability to develop and manage complex, detailed programmes
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on project data
* Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary teams and supply chains
* Ability to lead, coach, and mentor others
Desirable Experience
* Experience in healthcare construction projects
* Involvement in pre‑construction, PCSA, and work‑winning activities
* Experience producing bid programmes and tender planning documentation
* Knowledge of strategic planning and advanced project management systems
* Familiarity with core construction contracts and procedures
Qualifications
* HNC / Degree in Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
* Membership of CIOB or CIBSE (desirable)
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com
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