The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner with MEP experience to support the successful delivery of engineering services on a live, complex project with an extended programme of works.
You will play a key role in managing and maintaining detailed M&E programmes throughout the construction and commissioning phases, ensuring alignment with project requirements, constraints, and evolving delivery priorities. You will also be the lead for the 'Lean Planning' method of delivery we have chosen and will work with the whole project team to develop and deliver the required materials to run the daily site briefing, you will also be responsible for producing the required weekly progress reports from this process.
Working closely with project, commercial, and engineering teams, you will ensure that programmes accurately reflect installation, integration, and commissioning activities, providing clear visibility of progress, risks, and mitigation strategies and will be fully aligned with the clients required program dates.
This role offers the opportunity to influence delivery outcomes through effective programme management, via the lean planning methodology implemented on the project sequencing, and coordination within a live project environment.
What you will be doing
- Programme Management
Develop, manage, and maintain detailed M&E construction and commissioning programmes aligned with the overall project programme and extended timelines.
- Progress Monitoring & Reporting
Track progress against programme, update regularly, and produce clear reports highlighting progress, delays, and key risks.
- Programme Recovery & Mitigation
Identify delays and develop recovery strategies, working closely with delivery teams to mitigate programme impacts and maintain key milestones.
- M&E Sequencing & Integration
Develop and manage detailed sequencing of M&E installations, ensuring coordination with construction activities and other trades. To include delivery of specific client deliverables on a staged basis with sectional planned availability to the client areas.
- Commissioning Programme Management
Develop and manage commissioning and handover programmes, ensuring logical sequencing of testing, commissioning, and system integration.
- Change & Impact Assessment
Assess the impact of design changes, site conditions, and scope variations on the programme, providing clear analysis to support decision-making.
- Stakeholder Coordination
Work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, consultants, and specialist subcontractors to ensure programme alignment and buy-in.
- Interface Management
Identify and manage key interfaces between M&E services, construction works, and client requirements within a constrained and operational environment.
- Design & Procurement Integration
Ensure alignment between design deliverables, procurement schedules, and installation activities within the programme.
- Risk Management
Identify programme risks related to M&E works and support the development of mitigation strategies.
- Site Support
Provide ongoing support to site teams, attending coordination and progress meetings, and advising on sequencing, logistics, and programme implications.
- Reporting & Governance
Produce regular programme reports for internal and client stakeholders, ensuring transparency of progress, risks, and forecast completion.
- Planning Standards & Compliance
Ensure programmes are developed and maintained in line with company procedures and contractual requirements (e.g. NEC).
- Team Support
Support and mentor junior team members where required, contributing to the wider planning function.
- Business Continuity
Support and be familiar with own role and responsibility in respect of Business Continuity Planning.
What we will need from you
- Proven experience as an M&E / Building Services Planner on live construction projects
- Strong understanding of MEP installation, sequencing, and commissioning processes
- Strong understanding, with good experience of short interval control planning and delivery methodology.
- Experience managing programmes through delivery using lean planning, change, and commissioning phases
- Strong knowledge of programme control, progress reporting and productivity, and recovery planning
- Experience working within complex or constrained project environments
- Understanding of design, procurement, and construction interfaces
- Familiarity with NEC-compliant programmes and contractual requirements
- Proficiency in planning software such as Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Working knowledge and capabilities inclusive of P50, P80, P90 and Monte-Carlo Risk Simulations, S-Curve’s analysis.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Suitable level of health & safety training and relevant CSCS card
- Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIOB, ICE) is desirable
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary
- Car Allowance
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees
- Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
- Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
- Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
- Dental Insurance
- Travel insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions
Who we are
Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.
It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.
We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.
Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.
Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.
We look forward to receiving your application!
