Cedar
Planning Mgr - M&E/Engineering & Construction
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Planning Mgr M&E/Major Infrastructure & HS2 London £100-£120k Basic plus car/bonus + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Planning Manager who has a background in M&E (Mechanical and/or Electrical) construction projects, looking to work on some of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes? We're recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering contractor delivering major HS2, rail, utilities and infrastructure programmes across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you'll play a key role in planning and delivering high-value engineering projects from tender through to completion.
The Role
You'll be responsible for producing and maintaining robust project programmes, monitoring progress, supporting commercial teams, carrying out delay analysis and EOT submissions, and ensuring projects remain on track. You'll work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to provide strategic planning support across multiple live projects.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain cost and resource-loaded programmes.
- Produce programme updates and progress reports.
- Carry out delay analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) assessments.
- Support tender submissions and project planning.
- Produce Earned Value Analysis (EVA), SPI and CPI reporting.
- Conduct site visits and programme reviews.
- Support commercial teams with project risks and opportunities.
About You
- 10+ years' planning experience within major infrastructure, rail, utilities, or civil engineering.
- Previous experience working for an M&E contractor on large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HNC, NVQ, or equivalent preferred).
- Strong Primavera P6 experience, including cost and resource-loaded programmes.
- Good understanding of NEC contracts, project controls, delay analysis, and EOT submissions.
- Experience producing planning documentation and managing multiple project programmes.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with commercial teams, engineers, project managers, and clients.
- Proactive, collaborative, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
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What's on Offer
- £100-120k basic salary + bonus/car
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Generous pension
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Perkbox benefits
- Paid travel for work away from your base
- Annual salary reviews
- Genuine career progression
Degrees
A bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, or construction management.
If you're looking to work on landmark UK infrastructure projects and join a business with an excellent reputation, we'd love to hear from you.
Desired Skills and Experience
A bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, or construction management.
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