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Job Title


MEP Principal Planner


Company : Laing O'Rourke


Location : Sale, Victoria


Created : 2025-05-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Do you have MEP planning experience on large, complex construction projects?Are you ready to be the strategic force behind critical UK infrastructure?Then our in-house MEP Engineering business, Crown House Technologies, is the company for you!We''re looking for a Principal MEP Planner to support both pre-construction and live delivery stages across our major projects based at our Northern head office in Manchester.If you join us, you''ll be a valued member of an industry-leading team with access to exciting and varied projects. We are committed to extensive training, development, and long-term career opportunities, making this role suitable for someone seeking long-term career progression.What will the role look like?The role is responsible for programming, planning, monitoring, reporting, feedback, and mitigation measures for the services elements of the projects.Lead MEP planning activities across PCSA and delivery phases.Provide leadership for planning and coordination processes and implement and maintain the requirements of the Project Business Plan.Ensure all programmes comply with project requirements and develop a logical sequence of events, adopting the most economical and advantageous construction strategy.Analyze performance, advise the project team on likely impacts, and recommend improvements.What skills & experience are we looking for?MEP planning specialists with strong digital skills, including modelling, 4D planning, and proficiency in Asta or P6 (preferably both).Experience in pre-construction work-winning processes, producing bid programmes, and related time-sensitive information as part of a tender bid team.Major project experience is ideal; however, applications from candidates with experience leading planning on smaller projects are encouraged.A good understanding of MEP techniques and ideally a HNC/Degree in an MEP-related field.Project planning experience and knowledge of strategic planning and project/programme management systems.Ability to analyze, collate, and utilize data for reporting and forecasting.About us:Crown House Technologies (CHT) is one of the UK''s most advanced engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O''Rourke Group, with over 200 years of experience, we are a leading provider of construction and infrastructure technology services, offering a complete Building Services package, including communications, ICT, intelligent building systems, monitoring, BMS, and operating the UK''s largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facilitya 129,000 sq. ft factory producing off-site manufactured and assembled MEICA packages.Don''t match all criteria? We welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and a commitment to learning.We aim to make our recruitment process accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or want to learn more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com.#LI-JG1 #J-18808-Ljbffr