Overview
Senior Planner (M&E) role at The Construction Index Ltd. This is a career-defining opportunity with a clear pathway into a Planning Manager role, covering a wider region once established and as projects are secured.
We are seeking a highly capable Senior Planner (M&E) to join a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor, delivering major mechanical and electrical systems on complex civil engineering projects across the UK.
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (UK). This is a full-time role with a competitive package and benefits.
Responsibilities
* Lead planning activities for major M&E systems within civil engineering projects.
* Operate Primavera P6 across NEC planning functions: Clause 31 - Baseline programme creation; Clause 32 - Programme updates and revisions; Clause 60 - Early warning assessments; Clause 61 - Compensation event notifications; Clause 62 - Compensation event assessments.
* Ensure full adherence to NEC contract requirements in all planning outputs.
* Input into tenders for future business.
* Deliver accurate reporting, forecasting, and scenario analysis for project teams and senior stakeholders.
* Collaborate with engineering, commercial, and project delivery teams to ensure programmes are realistic, contractually robust, and achievable.
* Identify risks, delays, and opportunities to support effective decision-making.
* Mentor junior planners and support the growth of planning capability across the business.
About you / Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent qualification in M&E Engineering or Civil Engineering (essential).
* Proven track record as a Planner/Senior Planner in the M&E or civil engineering sector.
* Advanced user of Primavera P6, with hands-on experience of NEC contract planning functions.
* Strong knowledge of M&E systems within complex infrastructure projects.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
* Ambition to develop into a Planning Manager role covering a regional portfolio.
What’s on offer / Benefits
* Competitive annual salary.
* £5,000 car allowance.
* Paid expenses.
* Private medical & dental cover.
* Life insurance - 3x annual salary.
* 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
* Performance-related bonus.
* Cycle-to-Work scheme.
* Electric car scheme (via salary sacrifice).
Other information: Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, we are acting as an Employment Agency or Employment Business as applicable.
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