Planner - (MEP/Building Services)

Reading

Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planner to join our team working on a MOD project in Reading.

The main purpose of the role is to support the planning function on the project and produce realistic and efficient programmes of work that meet contractual requirements, project objectives, and client expectations. Weekly programme updates, progress reporting, and stakeholder engagement will form a key part of the role.

Key deliverables in this role are:

• Ensure that all planning-related activities are carried out in compliance with contractual obligations, internal processes, and external legislation governing business operations.
• Support the development and maintenance of project programmes, engaging with key stakeholders to ensure plans remain accurate and achievable.
• Assist with the preparation and updating of contract baseline programmes and reflect agreed changes where required.
• Monitor project progress and productivity against programme, producing clear and accurate reports for project teams and clients.
• Support project reviews by providing planning outputs and identifying programme risks, opportunities, and corrective actions where required.
• Assist with time and risk analysis activities alongside the Project Manager and wider project team.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in a planning role within the construction industry, ideally on MEP / Building Services projects.
• Construction site experience or exposure to live project environments.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• A relevant industry qualification or apprenticeship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance due to the nature of the project.
• Will need SC clearance.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
• Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing.
• Discounts.
• Personal development programme.
• Flexible benefits.
• Travel allowance.

Next Steps: 

 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

 

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

 

About Us: 

 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.