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Balfour Beatty VINCI
Birmingham, GBR
Executive
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
MEP systemsConstruction sequencingConstruction project planningPrimavera P6Microsoft ProjectProgramme scheduling

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Role purpose

The MEP Planner develops, monitors, and maintains programmes for mechanical, electrical, and public health works across construction projects.

The role integrates MEP activities with the overall project programme to support successful project delivery.

The role is based in Birmingham in the Central Region of the HS2 project, including complex urban works, the Bromford Tunnel, Interchange Station, and major highway crossings.

Planning and coordination

  • Develop detailed MEP programmes from design through commissioning and handover; integrate MEP activities into the master construction programme.
  • Produce short-, medium-, and long-term schedules and look-ahead programmes; monitor baselines, identify delays, update schedules, and forecast progress.
  • Analyse critical paths, identify programme risks and opportunities, create recovery and mitigation plans, and track milestones and subcontractor performance.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports, dashboards, S-curves, and performance metrics; communicate programme status and support reviews and meetings.
  • Coordinate with design consultants, construction teams, and subcontractors; align design releases with construction activities.
  • Coordinate commissioning and handover programmes and review procurement schedules to ensure materials and plant arrive as required.
  • Identify programme risks and constraints, support risk workshops, and assess the effects of design changes, variations, and delays.
  • Liaise with project managers, package managers, clients, consultants, and supply chain partners; present updates and support collaborative planning workshops.

Essential experience

  • Previous experience as an MEP Planner, Project Planner, Planning Engineer, or in a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of MEP systems and construction sequencing and experience on large-scale construction projects.
  • Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Location and working arrangements

  • The role is based in Birmingham; flexible working arrangements may be discussed in line with project requirements.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options, free parking and travel allowance where eligible, family-friendly policies, pension and healthcare, wellbeing support, and flu vaccinations.

Project context

Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2's construction partner in the Midlands, delivering 90 km of the route and major infrastructure including bridges, tunnels, and viaducts.

The Midlands team includes nearly 9,000 people from more than 80 nationalities.

Job details

The position is permanent and lists 40 hours per week.

Internal reference: MEP0157.

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