Project Planner

Job Description

Role: Planning Engineer (MEP / Mission Critical)\n\nLocation: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire (travel to London office also required)\n\nEmployment type: Permanent / On-site / Full Time\n\nSalary: £60,000 - £70,000\n\nWe’re working with a leading data centre and infrastructure specialist delivering complex, MEP-heavy projects across the UK and Europe.\n\nThey’re looking for a Planning Engineer to support programme delivery across live projects, with a strong focus on MEP packages and technically complex builds. Data centre experience is , but candidates from other mission-critical environments (pharma, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing) will also be considered.\n\nThis is a hands-on planning role, working closely with Project Managers and site teams to manage programmes, track progress, and support delivery.\n\nWhat you’ll be doing\n\n * Developing and maintaining project programmes across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning\n\n * Working with site teams to ensure programme alignment across MEP works\n\n * Monitoring progress against programme and identifying delays, risks, and recovery actions\n\n * Supporting programme updates, look-aheads, and reporting\n\n * Reviewing subcontractor and main contractor programmes where required\n\n * Assisting with programme logic, sequencing, and resource planning\n\n * Supporting change management, including variations and programme impacts\n\n * Using tools such as Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject\n\nWhat you’ll need\n\n * Experience as a Planner / Planning Engineer within construction\n\n * Strong exposure to MEP packages or technically complex projects\n\n * Ideally experience within data centres or other mission-critical environments\n\n * Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject\n\n * Good understanding of construction sequencing and delivery\n\n * Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with site teams\n\n * Technical qualification in MEP, engineering, or construction ()