Mechanical and Electrical Package Planner

Mechanical and Electrical Package Planner

Our client is looking for a Planner to join their defence sector. Mechanical and Electrical Package Planner Contract until November 2026 Site Based in the Reading Area SC Clearance needed. The site-based role is to work under the supervision of the Head of Planning to support Construction Leads to develop and maintain a detailed delivery programme on a major defence project. The Project Planner will be responsible for all planning and schedule management activities within the corporate P6 planning tool ensuring a true representation of the delivery programme is established and maintained. The M&E Planner will act as an expert adviser, providing planning support to maintain agreed minimum standards and improve the quality of data used for upwards reporting. Close cooperation with Programme Planners in the Programme Management team to ensure alignment of the overall delivery is essential to ensure that any issues can be resolved or escalated as appropriate. The role requires minimum Security Clearance at SC level (or above) therefore the ability to maintain clearance is essential. Only candidates holding current SC (or above) clearance will be considered. This is a construction delivery role, not a PMO role.

Responsibilities:

1. Application of technical and construction knowledge to produce and manage the Mechanical and Electrical elements of the project.
2. Interface directly with Supply Chain Partners and undertake regular schedule reviews.
3. Facilitate interactive planning reviews with stakeholder teams to minimise adverse schedule impact.

Key Requirements:

1. Proficient with Primavera P6 in an Enterprise multi-user environment.
2. Holder of SC (or above) clearance (essential).
3. Previous site experience in delivering complex projects to programme.
4. NEC Experience contractual mechanism essential especially a thorough understanding of the Programme for Acceptance process.
5. Experienced in the implementation and use of earned value analysis (schedule and performance management).
6. Experience of Developing WBS and development of schedules from limited information.
7. Ability to integrate Mechanical and Electrical infrastructure with complex plant work packages to achieve programme.

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Package Planner looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.