MEP Planning Engineer
Meet Our Recruiter
Luke Kinsey
About the Role
Job Title: MEP Project Planner
Location: Yorkshire Area
Salary: Up to £70,000 plus car allowance, bonus and an excellent benefits package.
The Opportunity
Our client has been appointed as a key delivery partner on the Ministry of Defence's £5.1bn Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Portfolio. This long-term programme is focused on modernising and enhancing critical defence infrastructure across the UK.
One of the flagship schemes within this portfolio is the redevelopment of RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire. This project will deliver significant upgrades to training, education, and accommodation facilities, supporting the relocation of personnel while creating a modern, efficient, and sustainable environment.
Key highlights of the project include:
- Development of new training facilities, education hubs, and accommodation
- Expansion of living capacity from approximately 680 to over 1,800 bed spaces
- Integration of modern, sustainable infrastructure aligned with MOD objectives
- Contribution to a wider UK-wide programme improving living and working environments for service personnel
This is a high-profile programme offering long-term stability, technical challenge, and the opportunity to be part of nationally significant infrastructure delivery
The Role
As an MEP Project Planner, you will play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) works across a diverse portfolio of projects.
Working within a collaborative planning team, you will support both pre-construction and live project delivery, ensuring robust, accurate, and achievable programmes are in place.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed MEP programmes using Asta PowerProject, aligned with overall construction schedules
- Monitor site progress and update programmes accordingly
- Produce lookahead schedules and progress reports
- Present programme updates to project teams and senior stakeholders
- Collaborate with design, commercial, and construction teams to resolve sequencing and logistical challenges
- Identify risks within programmes and support mitigation and recovery strategies
About You
- Proven experience using Elecosoft Asta PowerProject, with the ability to build fully logic-linked programmes
- Typically 4-6 years' experience in an MEP planning role (or a background in site management/engineering looking to transition)
- Experience in tender and pre-construction planning environments
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering major UK infrastructure projects. You'll gain exposure to complex, high-value schemes while working in a supportive and collaborative environment with clear opportunities for progression.
