Damicor Ltd
Senior Planner (MEP) Location: London Gatwick Airport Working format: Hybrid Working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Salary: Circa £78,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus Benefits: £4,750pa Travel Allowance + Up to 20% Performance Bonus + Up to 10% Pension contribution + Private Healthcare Drive Major Sustainability and Infrastructure Projects at London Gatwick London Gatwick is investing significantly in its future infrastructure and sustainability agenda, with ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions by 2030 and deliver a more environmentally sustainable airport operation. The Senior Planner role will be heavily focused on MEP infrastructure and will play a key role in planning and coordinating projects that directly contribute to Gatwick's long-term sustainability goals. The Opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering projects that have a direct impact on Gatwick's environmental objectives and future infrastructure strategy. As Senior Planner, you will provide a full planning and scheduling service across projects typically valued up to £50 million. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, consultants and contractors to ensure programmes are robust, achievable and aligned with overall business objectives. Operating within a live airport environment, you will be responsible for managing schedules from project development through to delivery, ensuring risks, interfaces and constraints are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. About You: You will be an experienced Planner or Senior Planner with a strong background delivering complex MEP projects within construction, infrastructure, aviation, rail, utilities, healthcare, data centres or other technically challenging environments. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain integrated project schedules with clear milestones and critical path analysis. Coordinate work activities across multiple MEP disciplines and stakeholder groups. Monitor programme performance and identify schedule risks, delays and opportunities. Develop recovery plans and mitigation strategies where required. Review and assess contractor programmes against London Gatwick baseline schedules. Undertake delay analysis and assess compensation events under NEC contracts. Produce programme updates, performance reports and planning metrics. Support project controls activities including resource loading, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS). Analyse quantities, installation rates, staffing requirements and productivity trends. Ensure project delivery schedules align with wider airport operational and capital investment programmes. Essential Requirements Degree qualified or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline. Significant experience planning major MEP projects, ideally valued above £10 million. Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems and associated construction activities. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel. Experience reviewing contractor programmes and performing schedule analysis. Understanding of engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning processes. Working knowledge of NEC contracts and compensation event assessments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities. Desirable Experience Infrastructure or major project planning within a live operational environment. Airport, rail, utilities, healthcare or critical infrastructure project experience. Quantity take-offs and statistical analysis. Knowledge of sustainability-focused construction and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to contribute to some of the most important sustainability and infrastructure projects currently being delivered within the UK aviation sector. You'll be joining a business that is investing heavily in its future, where planners play a critical role in shaping project success and supporting the airport's journey towards a lower-carbon future.
Senior Planner (MEP) Location: London Gatwick Airport Working format: Hybrid Working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Salary: Circa £78,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus Benefits: £4,750pa Travel Allowance + Up to 20% Performance Bonus + Up to 10% Pension contribution + Private Healthcare Drive Major Sustainability and Infrastructure Projects at London Gatwick London Gatwick is investing significantly in its future infrastructure and sustainability agenda, with ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions by 2030 and deliver a more environmentally sustainable airport operation. The Senior Planner role will be heavily focused on MEP infrastructure and will play a key role in planning and coordinating projects that directly contribute to Gatwick's long-term sustainability goals. The Opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering projects that have a direct impact on Gatwick's environmental objectives and future infrastructure strategy. As Senior Planner, you will provide a full planning and scheduling service across projects typically valued up to £50 million. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, consultants and contractors to ensure programmes are robust, achievable and aligned with overall business objectives. Operating within a live airport environment, you will be responsible for managing schedules from project development through to delivery, ensuring risks, interfaces and constraints are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. About You: You will be an experienced Planner or Senior Planner with a strong background delivering complex MEP projects within construction, infrastructure, aviation, rail, utilities, healthcare, data centres or other technically challenging environments. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain integrated project schedules with clear milestones and critical path analysis. Coordinate work activities across multiple MEP disciplines and stakeholder groups. Monitor programme performance and identify schedule risks, delays and opportunities. Develop recovery plans and mitigation strategies where required. Review and assess contractor programmes against London Gatwick baseline schedules. Undertake delay analysis and assess compensation events under NEC contracts. Produce programme updates, performance reports and planning metrics. Support project controls activities including resource loading, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS). Analyse quantities, installation rates, staffing requirements and productivity trends. Ensure project delivery schedules align with wider airport operational and capital investment programmes. Essential Requirements Degree qualified or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline. Significant experience planning major MEP projects, ideally valued above £10 million. Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems and associated construction activities. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel. Experience reviewing contractor programmes and performing schedule analysis. Understanding of engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning processes. Working knowledge of NEC contracts and compensation event assessments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities. Desirable Experience Infrastructure or major project planning within a live operational environment. Airport, rail, utilities, healthcare or critical infrastructure project experience. Quantity take-offs and statistical analysis. Knowledge of sustainability-focused construction and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to contribute to some of the most important sustainability and infrastructure projects currently being delivered within the UK aviation sector. You'll be joining a business that is investing heavily in its future, where planners play a critical role in shaping project success and supporting the airport's journey towards a lower-carbon future.
James Lewis Recruitment
City, London
Managing M&E Quantity Surveyor London Data Centres Permanent This is a role for a senior commercial lead who wants proper influence across major data centre projects, not just a reporting title. You will be taking commercial responsibility across multiple technically demanding schemes, leading a team of Quantity Surveyors and working closely with senior commercial, project and operational leadership. The role needs someone who can keep a tight grip on cost, risk, procurement, contract position and project profitability while still being able to support and develop the people around them. The business operates in the data centre sector, delivering complex M&E, connectivity, technical infrastructure and associated specialist services. The work is fast-moving, high value and commercially detailed, so this would suit someone who is comfortable working in a demanding environment where accuracy, pace and judgement matter. The Role You will report into the Head of Commercial and take ownership of commercial governance across assigned projects, making sure costs, forecasts, variations, risks, opportunities and final accounts are properly managed. A major part of the role will be leading the commercial team, setting standards, allocating workload and making sure each project has the right level of support. You will be expected to mentor junior staff, hold people accountable and create a strong commercial culture across the team. You will also work closely with Project Managers, Operations Directors, clients and supply chain partners to protect margin, manage contractual exposure and ensure the business is making strong commercial decisions from bid stage through to completion. What You Will Be Doing Leading a team of Quantity Surveyors across multiple data centre projects. Managing project budgets, forecasts, cost plans, CVRs, valuations and profit and loss reporting. Reviewing commercial risk, contractual exposure, variations, notices and final accounts. Supporting bids and future opportunities by assessing commercial viability and identifying risk early. Developing procurement strategies and managing subcontractor and material order processes. Reviewing and approving commercial documentation, subcontract agreements and purchase orders. Providing regular commercial updates, financial reporting and risk summaries to senior management. Working with project teams to ensure cost control, cash flow, margin and programme alignment are properly managed. Supporting audits, project reviews and post-project lessons learnt. Maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships while protecting the commercial position of the business. What You Will Need A strong background in quantity surveying or commercial management within M&E, data centres or technically demanding building services projects. Experience leading or mentoring other Quantity Surveyors. Strong commercial judgement across cost control, forecasting, procurement, variations, final accounts and contract risk. The ability to work closely with project, operational and commercial leadership. Confidence dealing with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders. Good negotiation, communication and influencing skills. Strong numeracy, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. Experience with ERP systems, SharePoint, Office 365 and commercial reporting tools. A Quantity Surveying or Construction Management qualification would be useful, but strong relevant experience is the priority. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when required. Why This Role Stands Out This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to be more than just the commercial lead on one project. You will have visibility across multiple schemes, direct access to senior leadership and the chance to shape how the commercial team operates. The data centre market remains one of the strongest sectors in building services, and good commercial leaders who understand this environment are in high demand. For someone who enjoys contract detail, team leadership, risk management and high-value technical projects, this is a very strong move. Apply Apply with a copy of your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Managing M&E Quantity Surveyor London Data Centres Permanent This is a role for a senior commercial lead who wants proper influence across major data centre projects, not just a reporting title. You will be taking commercial responsibility across multiple technically demanding schemes, leading a team of Quantity Surveyors and working closely with senior commercial, project and operational leadership. The role needs someone who can keep a tight grip on cost, risk, procurement, contract position and project profitability while still being able to support and develop the people around them. The business operates in the data centre sector, delivering complex M&E, connectivity, technical infrastructure and associated specialist services. The work is fast-moving, high value and commercially detailed, so this would suit someone who is comfortable working in a demanding environment where accuracy, pace and judgement matter. The Role You will report into the Head of Commercial and take ownership of commercial governance across assigned projects, making sure costs, forecasts, variations, risks, opportunities and final accounts are properly managed. A major part of the role will be leading the commercial team, setting standards, allocating workload and making sure each project has the right level of support. You will be expected to mentor junior staff, hold people accountable and create a strong commercial culture across the team. You will also work closely with Project Managers, Operations Directors, clients and supply chain partners to protect margin, manage contractual exposure and ensure the business is making strong commercial decisions from bid stage through to completion. What You Will Be Doing Leading a team of Quantity Surveyors across multiple data centre projects. Managing project budgets, forecasts, cost plans, CVRs, valuations and profit and loss reporting. Reviewing commercial risk, contractual exposure, variations, notices and final accounts. Supporting bids and future opportunities by assessing commercial viability and identifying risk early. Developing procurement strategies and managing subcontractor and material order processes. Reviewing and approving commercial documentation, subcontract agreements and purchase orders. Providing regular commercial updates, financial reporting and risk summaries to senior management. Working with project teams to ensure cost control, cash flow, margin and programme alignment are properly managed. Supporting audits, project reviews and post-project lessons learnt. Maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships while protecting the commercial position of the business. What You Will Need A strong background in quantity surveying or commercial management within M&E, data centres or technically demanding building services projects. Experience leading or mentoring other Quantity Surveyors. Strong commercial judgement across cost control, forecasting, procurement, variations, final accounts and contract risk. The ability to work closely with project, operational and commercial leadership. Confidence dealing with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders. Good negotiation, communication and influencing skills. Strong numeracy, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. Experience with ERP systems, SharePoint, Office 365 and commercial reporting tools. A Quantity Surveying or Construction Management qualification would be useful, but strong relevant experience is the priority. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when required. Why This Role Stands Out This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to be more than just the commercial lead on one project. You will have visibility across multiple schemes, direct access to senior leadership and the chance to shape how the commercial team operates. The data centre market remains one of the strongest sectors in building services, and good commercial leaders who understand this environment are in high demand. For someone who enjoys contract detail, team leadership, risk management and high-value technical projects, this is a very strong move. Apply Apply with a copy of your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
