Construction Project Planner

M&E Project Planner Location: Ipswich (with travel to sites as required) Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits About the Company Our client is a well-established M&E contractor delivering mechanical, electrical and renewable energy projects across the commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and public sectors. With a reputation for quality, innovation and long-standing client relationships, they continue to grow and are looking for an experienced Project Planner to join their team. The Role As an M&E Project Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on programme by developing, maintaining and monitoring project schedules from tender stage through to completion. Working closely with Project Managers, Commercial Teams and Site Managers, you'll provide clear programme reporting, identify risks early and help drive successful project delivery across multiple live projects. Key Responsibilities * Produce and maintain project programmes using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6. * Develop tender, construction and commissioning programmes. * Monitor project progress and provide weekly programme updates. * Identify programme risks, delays and critical path activities. * Produce look-ahead programmes to support site teams. * Work closely with Project Managers to develop recovery plans where required. * Attend progress meetings and provide programme reporting to key stakeholders. * Coordinate planning with design, procurement, commissioning and construction teams. * Support the commercial team with programme information relating to delays and variations. * Ensure programmes remain realistic, achievable and aligned with project objectives. Requirements * Previous experience as an M&E Planner within the Building Services industry. * Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical construction projects. * Experience using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6. * Good understanding of construction sequencing and critical path analysis. * Excellent communication and organisational skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Full UK Driving Licence. What's on Offer * Competitive salary. * Car allowance. * Pension scheme. * Ongoing training and professional development. * Long-term career progression. * Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of high-quality M&E projects