Project MEP Planner – Brighton Hospital Project
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Project MEP Planner to join our team on a major hospital development in Brighton.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an up-and-coming planning professional to play a key role in delivering a complex healthcare project. Working as part of an experienced planning and project team, you will support the successful delivery of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) works from construction through to completion.
This is a full-time, site-based role, offering strong career development and progression within a leading engineering and construction organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Project MEP Planner, you will support the planning, coordination, and control of all building services elements on the project. Your responsibilities will include:
* Developing and maintaining detailed programmes across all project stages: design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and handover
* Supporting the integration of MEP programmes into the overall master project programme
* Coordinating MEP planning activities with the wider project team, stakeholders, and supply chain
* Monitoring progress, analysing performance, and identifying risks and opportunities
* Producing accurate reports, forecasts, and progress updates
* Supporting the implementation of robust project controls and reporting processes
* Ensuring all programmes are compliant with project requirements and contractual obligations
* Assisting in the development of construction strategies and communicating improvements
* Coordinating time-related information across all stakeholders
* Supporting testing and commissioning planning activities
* Proactively engaging with other departments to ensure programme alignment
* Assisting in mentoring and supporting junior team members
* Representing the project in meetings with internal and external stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
* Experience in MEP project planning within construction or engineering projects
* Strong understanding of MEP systems, installation sequencing, and commissioning processes
* Proficiency in planning software such as Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6
* Experience or exposure to 4D planning and digital modelling
* Good knowledge of project controls, reporting, and forecasting
* Understanding of NEC contracts and time-related processes
* Ability to develop and manage detailed project programmes
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making
* Effective stakeholder communication and coordination skills
Desirable Experience
* Experience working on healthcare or large-scale infrastructure projects
* Experience contributing to planning and controls on major projects
* Awareness of strategic planning processes and programme management systems
* Understanding of stakeholder interfaces and their impact on project programmes
Qualifications
* HNC / Degree in Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)
* Membership of CIOB or CIBSE (desirable)
Accessibility
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.
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