Join Our Team as a Senior Planner (MEP)
Location: Manchester
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, with car or car allowance + flexible benefits
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner with an MEP background to join our dynamic NW team at NG Bailey!
Your Mission
As a Senior Planner, you will play a crucial role in shaping high-value and complex projects. Your expertise will help us create realistic and efficient work programmes that meet both internal and client standards. You’ll implement best practices using Critical Path Analysis, Resource Planning, Cost Management, and Progress/Productivity Monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Facilitate internal planning meetings with project stakeholders to develop a cohesive project plan.
* Produce and agree on a ‘Contract Baseline’ programme for each project, aligning with formal contracts and reducing risks.
* Monitor progress and productivity against project plans, providing clear reports to stakeholders.
* Update contract baselines in response to agreed changes and communicate impacts effectively.
* Conduct Time/Risk analysis regularly with the Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle.
* Participate in bid activities alongside senior management and the Business Development team.
* Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and internal processes.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
* Experience as a planner or senior planner on medium to large-scale MEP projects
* Proficiency in Asta or Primavera P6
* Construction site experience
* Rail project experience (desirable)
* Familiarity with NEC 3 contracts (desirable)
Why Join Us?
We believe in rewarding our team members with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Car/Car allowance or salary sacrifice car scheme
* 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays
* Pension plan with up to 8% employer contribution
* Private healthcare coverage
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health and wellbeing support
* Discounts and perks
* Personal development programs
* Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle
Next Steps
If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply with your updated CV and salary/package expectations!
About Us
At NG Bailey, we are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, we have a proud history of developing great talent through our commitment to training and innovation. With a turnover of £500m and a team of 3,000 employees, we work across various sectors in the building and infrastructure industry, tackling groundbreaking projects with cutting-edge solutions.
We value progression and are dedicated to providing you with a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews and ongoing training to help you reach your full potential.
Join us on this exciting journey and be part of a culture where everyone is included, treated fairly, and respected!