Planner / Project Planner (MEP) Bristol (Aztec West) Up to 85,000 Basic + 5,780 Car Allowance + Healthcare + Pension Permanent Role Immediate Start: (Freelance OR Temp-to-Perm also considered) An experienced Planner is required to provide immediate support on a portfolio of major engineering and infrastructure projects. The ideal person will have an MEP background but this is not essential providing they have experience within the engineering / construction sectors. With an existing planner leaving the business shortly, we are looking for someone who can join quickly and take ownership of planning responsibilities across complex Mechanical and Electrical packages. Applications are welcomed from both permanent and freelance planners. Temp-to-perm arrangements can also be considered. This opportunity would suit someone from a Building Services, MEP, Nuclear, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre or Industrial Projects background who is comfortable working closely with project delivery teams and managing complex construction programmes. The Role Working as part of an established project delivery team, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and controlling project programmes across major MEP works. You will work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Engineering Teams and Site Management to ensure programmes accurately reflect project progress, risks and delivery requirements. Responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining Primavera P6 programmes Managing construction and installation schedules Monitoring project progress and programme performance Producing programme updates, reports and recovery plans Identifying programme risks and mitigation strategies Analysing delays, change and project impacts Supporting project controls and forecasting activities Working closely with project delivery teams to drive successful project outcomes Coordinating planning activities across multiple work packages About You To be considered, you will ideally have: Previous experience as a Planner, Senior Planner or Planning Engineer Strong Primavera P6 experience Mechanical & Electrical (MEP) project experience Building Services contracting experience Experience working on complex live projects Strong understanding of construction sequencing and installation activities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work independently and proactively within a project environment Relevant Backgrounds -Building Services -M&E Contracting -Nuclear -Data Centres -Pharmaceutical -Industrial Manufacturing Facilities -Energy Projects -Major Infrastructure Projects with Significant MEP Content Package & Benefits Permanent Up to 85,000 Basic Salary 5,780 Car Allowance Private Healthcare (From Day One) 5.75% Employer Pension Contribution 4x Life Assurance 26 Days Annual Leave Flexible Working Environment Excellent Long-Term Career Prospects Living Away Support For candidates based outside the local area: -Mileage expenses covered -Accommodation & travel are booked centrally and paid for. or -Up to 18,500 per annum tax-free lodge and subsistence allowance (subject to eligibility) -Organise your own accommodation -Mileage expenses still covered Freelance Day Rate is negotiable. Freelance planners who can start at short notice are strongly encouraged to apply. There is potential for: -Immediate project support for at least 2-3 months -Longer-term contract opportunities -Temp-to-perm conversion -Ongoing involvement beyond the initial requirement Why Apply? -Immediate requirement with a fast interview process -High-profile engineering and infrastructure projects -Strong pipeline of secured work -Flexible employer with excellent staff retention -Genuine choice between freelance and permanent employment -Opportunity to become a key member of a growing project delivery team If you're an experienced MEP Planner with strong Primavera P6 skills and experience delivering major projects, we'd like to hear from you.
16/07/2026
Full time
Planner / Project Planner (MEP) Bristol (Aztec West) Up to 85,000 Basic + 5,780 Car Allowance + Healthcare + Pension Permanent Role Immediate Start: (Freelance OR Temp-to-Perm also considered) An experienced Planner is required to provide immediate support on a portfolio of major engineering and infrastructure projects. The ideal person will have an MEP background but this is not essential providing they have experience within the engineering / construction sectors. With an existing planner leaving the business shortly, we are looking for someone who can join quickly and take ownership of planning responsibilities across complex Mechanical and Electrical packages. Applications are welcomed from both permanent and freelance planners. Temp-to-perm arrangements can also be considered. This opportunity would suit someone from a Building Services, MEP, Nuclear, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre or Industrial Projects background who is comfortable working closely with project delivery teams and managing complex construction programmes. The Role Working as part of an established project delivery team, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and controlling project programmes across major MEP works. You will work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Engineering Teams and Site Management to ensure programmes accurately reflect project progress, risks and delivery requirements. Responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining Primavera P6 programmes Managing construction and installation schedules Monitoring project progress and programme performance Producing programme updates, reports and recovery plans Identifying programme risks and mitigation strategies Analysing delays, change and project impacts Supporting project controls and forecasting activities Working closely with project delivery teams to drive successful project outcomes Coordinating planning activities across multiple work packages About You To be considered, you will ideally have: Previous experience as a Planner, Senior Planner or Planning Engineer Strong Primavera P6 experience Mechanical & Electrical (MEP) project experience Building Services contracting experience Experience working on complex live projects Strong understanding of construction sequencing and installation activities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work independently and proactively within a project environment Relevant Backgrounds -Building Services -M&E Contracting -Nuclear -Data Centres -Pharmaceutical -Industrial Manufacturing Facilities -Energy Projects -Major Infrastructure Projects with Significant MEP Content Package & Benefits Permanent Up to 85,000 Basic Salary 5,780 Car Allowance Private Healthcare (From Day One) 5.75% Employer Pension Contribution 4x Life Assurance 26 Days Annual Leave Flexible Working Environment Excellent Long-Term Career Prospects Living Away Support For candidates based outside the local area: -Mileage expenses covered -Accommodation & travel are booked centrally and paid for. or -Up to 18,500 per annum tax-free lodge and subsistence allowance (subject to eligibility) -Organise your own accommodation -Mileage expenses still covered Freelance Day Rate is negotiable. Freelance planners who can start at short notice are strongly encouraged to apply. There is potential for: -Immediate project support for at least 2-3 months -Longer-term contract opportunities -Temp-to-perm conversion -Ongoing involvement beyond the initial requirement Why Apply? -Immediate requirement with a fast interview process -High-profile engineering and infrastructure projects -Strong pipeline of secured work -Flexible employer with excellent staff retention -Genuine choice between freelance and permanent employment -Opportunity to become a key member of a growing project delivery team If you're an experienced MEP Planner with strong Primavera P6 skills and experience delivering major projects, we'd like to hear from you.
Planner About the role of Planner: Long term freelance opportunity for a Planner in Essex paying a competitive day rate. This opportunity involves working on a various DFE schemes across Essex. I am currently assisting a market leading brand in their search for a Planner to join their team. Our client takes prides in the developments they deliver and have regenerated various other schemes across the UK in sectors of new build, fit out and refurbishment. This is an opportunity for a Planner to join the team on a freelance basis, for a minimum of 24 months. They are looking for someone that has a proven track record working and providing support with a Main Contractor. The ideal candidate for Planner: Main contractor experience ASTA experience
15/07/2026
Contract
Planner About the role of Planner: Long term freelance opportunity for a Planner in Essex paying a competitive day rate. This opportunity involves working on a various DFE schemes across Essex. I am currently assisting a market leading brand in their search for a Planner to join their team. Our client takes prides in the developments they deliver and have regenerated various other schemes across the UK in sectors of new build, fit out and refurbishment. This is an opportunity for a Planner to join the team on a freelance basis, for a minimum of 24 months. They are looking for someone that has a proven track record working and providing support with a Main Contractor. The ideal candidate for Planner: Main contractor experience ASTA experience
We are looking for a Planner and a Senior Planner to work with one of our leading clients, one of the UK's largest infrastructure providers on their HS2 works in Aylesbury. You'll be responsible for developing, maintaining and updating detailed project programmes using Primavera P6, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line. Key responsibilities include producing and managing project schedules, monitoring progress, identifying programme risks and critical paths, preparing regular progress reports, and working closely with project managers, site teams and commercial staff. You MUST have previous site experience. They are ideally looking for someone who has worked their way up from Site Engineer to Sub Agent to Project Manager then gone into Planning. You must have previous experience working on large scale civil engineering projects and previous HS2 and drainage experience is desirable. They are looking for either Permanent or Freelance with long term work and a top day rate on offer! (Outside IR35) If yourself or someone you know is looking for work don't hesitate to send us your CV!
03/07/2026
Contract
We are looking for a Planner and a Senior Planner to work with one of our leading clients, one of the UK's largest infrastructure providers on their HS2 works in Aylesbury. You'll be responsible for developing, maintaining and updating detailed project programmes using Primavera P6, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line. Key responsibilities include producing and managing project schedules, monitoring progress, identifying programme risks and critical paths, preparing regular progress reports, and working closely with project managers, site teams and commercial staff. You MUST have previous site experience. They are ideally looking for someone who has worked their way up from Site Engineer to Sub Agent to Project Manager then gone into Planning. You must have previous experience working on large scale civil engineering projects and previous HS2 and drainage experience is desirable. They are looking for either Permanent or Freelance with long term work and a top day rate on offer! (Outside IR35) If yourself or someone you know is looking for work don't hesitate to send us your CV!
We are also looking for a Planner to join a major Contractor to work on varying schemes including HS2, Utilities (including Water and Power) and Civils works. The client seek someone who comes from an Engineering background and who has worked their way up to Site Agent level and then gone into Planning. The role is based near Uxbridge with some home working available also. Excellent rate on offer which is Outside IR35. Great role and great company so if interested, please send a copy of your CV
01/07/2026
Contract
We are also looking for a Planner to join a major Contractor to work on varying schemes including HS2, Utilities (including Water and Power) and Civils works. The client seek someone who comes from an Engineering background and who has worked their way up to Site Agent level and then gone into Planning. The role is based near Uxbridge with some home working available also. Excellent rate on offer which is Outside IR35. Great role and great company so if interested, please send a copy of your CV
We are looking for a Freelance Lead P6 Planner to work with one of our clients, one of the UK's largest infrastructure providers. The Planning Lead is responsible for embedding structured planning processes, improving programme quality, and ensuring that planning outputs provide a single version of the truth to support effective delivery and decision-making. Main responsibilities will be portfolio planning and control, programme standardisation, programme quality and assurance, reporting and portfolio insight, planning process ownership, stakeholder engagement, team leadership and coordination and continuous improvement. You'll need experience in baseline programme (P6), monthly updated programmes, programme submission files, lookahead programmes, programme narratives and milestone and progress summaries. This is a minimum of a 3 month contract with a top day rate on offer (Inside IR35)! If yourself or someone you know is looking for work feel free to get in touch!
23/06/2026
Contract
We are looking for a Freelance Lead P6 Planner to work with one of our clients, one of the UK's largest infrastructure providers. The Planning Lead is responsible for embedding structured planning processes, improving programme quality, and ensuring that planning outputs provide a single version of the truth to support effective delivery and decision-making. Main responsibilities will be portfolio planning and control, programme standardisation, programme quality and assurance, reporting and portfolio insight, planning process ownership, stakeholder engagement, team leadership and coordination and continuous improvement. You'll need experience in baseline programme (P6), monthly updated programmes, programme submission files, lookahead programmes, programme narratives and milestone and progress summaries. This is a minimum of a 3 month contract with a top day rate on offer (Inside IR35)! If yourself or someone you know is looking for work feel free to get in touch!
Location: Northwest Sectors: Commercial Project Types: Refurb/ New Build/ Fit Out Freelance: (Apply online only) per day dependant on project Duration: Ongoing /long term/ short term We are hiring for Freelance Project Planner's for upcoming commercial projects in the Northwest and Yorkshire. If you are a Project Planner and are/ will be looking for work, apply below and we can have a chat! Key Responsibilities of a Freelance Project Planner: Develop programmes using tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project. Breakdown refurbishment activities (stripout, MEP upgrades, fitout, finishes). Plan and sequence works around handovers and occupied areas. Develop programmes for works in buildings. Update programmes weekly with site progress. Produce progress reports and dashboards. Support extensions of time submissions under NEC or JCT contracts. Work closely with Project Director, Project Manager, site coordinators, and commercial team. Attend client and subcontractor meetings. Requirements for the Freelance Project Planner: Minimum 4 years previous experience within construction sector. Experience working on commercial projects. Strong knowledge of managing NEC or JCT contracts. Proficiency in programmes such as Primavera and Microsoft Project. UK driving licence is preferred. Day rate/salary: Day rate flexible Weekly pay on a Friday How to apply: Please apply directly to this job ad or for more information please call Sam at Fawkes & Reece on (phone number removed).
19/06/2026
Contract
Location: Northwest Sectors: Commercial Project Types: Refurb/ New Build/ Fit Out Freelance: (Apply online only) per day dependant on project Duration: Ongoing /long term/ short term We are hiring for Freelance Project Planner's for upcoming commercial projects in the Northwest and Yorkshire. If you are a Project Planner and are/ will be looking for work, apply below and we can have a chat! Key Responsibilities of a Freelance Project Planner: Develop programmes using tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project. Breakdown refurbishment activities (stripout, MEP upgrades, fitout, finishes). Plan and sequence works around handovers and occupied areas. Develop programmes for works in buildings. Update programmes weekly with site progress. Produce progress reports and dashboards. Support extensions of time submissions under NEC or JCT contracts. Work closely with Project Director, Project Manager, site coordinators, and commercial team. Attend client and subcontractor meetings. Requirements for the Freelance Project Planner: Minimum 4 years previous experience within construction sector. Experience working on commercial projects. Strong knowledge of managing NEC or JCT contracts. Proficiency in programmes such as Primavera and Microsoft Project. UK driving licence is preferred. Day rate/salary: Day rate flexible Weekly pay on a Friday How to apply: Please apply directly to this job ad or for more information please call Sam at Fawkes & Reece on (phone number removed).