MEP Project Planner | Project Delivery to Planning Opportunity

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Job role insights

  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    December 24, 2026

  • Location

    Dartford

  • Salary

    £35,000 - £50,000 /year

  • Career level

    Mid Level

  • Qualification

    Relevant educational or vocational background

  • Experience

    2 – 4 Years

Description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious MEP Project Planner | Project Delivery to Planning Opportunity to join their project team in Dartford delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

Make the move from the tools into Project Planning

Position Overview & Key Facts

  • Employer: Laing O’Rourke
  • Vacancy Requisition ID: 8403
  • Project / Base Location: Bridge Place 1 or 2, Dartford, DA2 6SN, United Kingdom
  • Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
  • Target Experience: 2 – 4 Years
  • Compensation Benchmark: £35,000 – £50,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
  • Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • Develop, maintain, and baseline detailed multi-tier construction schedules using Primavera P6 and advanced planning analytics.
  • Integrate design, procurement, offsite manufacturing, installation, and commissioning sequences into master project networks.
  • Perform critical path analysis, earned value management (EVM), schedule risk analysis (QSRA), and milestone variance tracking.
  • Collaborate with project managers, package engineers, and subcontractors to capture progress and generate weekly/monthly dashboards.
  • Evaluate programme impacts of compensation events, early warnings, and site delays to support commercial contract positions.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Electrician/ Approved Electrician
  • Pipe Fitter / craftsman
  • Mechanical / Electrical Tradesperson
  • th year MEP apprentice
  • MEP Engineers
  • …and be looking for a new challenge away from day-to-day site installation work.
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing.
  • Experience delivering mechanical or electrical installation works on construction projects.

What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)

  • Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
  • Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
  • Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
  • Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus

Laing O’Rourke Health & Safety (HSE) Infrastructure Delivery Primavera P6 MEP Planning Critical Path Method (CPM) Project Milestone Tracking Earned Value Analysis

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This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.

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