M&E Operations Manager - Newtownabbey - No Travel Your new company An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a market-leading business operating at the forefront of commercial decarbonisation and off-site modular delivery across the UK & Ireland. This is a senior leadership role within a well-invested Offsite Modular / Decarbonisation division, overseeing the delivery of complex mechanical-led MEP solutions manufactured in Northern Ireland and delivered across multiple sectors including public, commercial, and infrastructure projects. The role would suit an experienced MEP Operations Manager or Senior Contracts Manager with a strong mechanical background, ideally from the modular MEP, energy, or commercial building services space. Your new role As M&E Operations Manager, you will have full ownership of the operational delivery of the Offsite Modular function, with responsibility for mechanical, electrical, BMS, and off-site assembly teams, including subcontracted labour. You will play a key role in scaling the business sustainably, improving manufacturing efficiency, refining processes, and ensuring high-quality delivery in line with programme and commercial requirements. Lead and develop the Offsite Modular operations team to deliver against current and future workload Provide operational input into design, engineering, planning, and quality to improve delivery efficiency Recruit, manage, and develop mechanical-led MEP teams (direct and subcontract) to support growth Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high quality standard Forecast workload and resource requirements, implementing KPIs and reporting structures Establish and refine assembly processes, procedures, and standardised work instructions Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, assembly, and logistics Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, downtime, and handling Liaise with wider business units in weekly project and operations meetings Mentor, coach, and upskill supervisors, operatives, and planners Champion a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in an MEP Operations Manager or Senior Contracts Manager role Strong mechanical bias, with exposure to electrical/BMS within an MEP environment Background in offsite modular, MEP, energy centres, or large commercial M&E projects Track record managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex delivery programmes Strong people management, recruitment, and leadership capability Commercial awareness with the ability to align operations to programme and margin Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills Confident working with KPIs, production metrics, and continuous improvement data Full UK driving licence What you'll get in return This is a chance to step into a senior role with real influence, working on high-value decarbonisation and off-site modular projects in a business that's growing fast and investing heavily in its people and facilities. You'll have autonomy to shape operations, long-term project security, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how work is delivered. Package & Benefits Highly Competitive salary (DOE) Pension & life assurance Health cash plan & annual health checks 30 days annual leave (increasing with service) Long-term career progression within a growing sector Modern facilities with a supportive, professional working culture What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
M&E Operations Manager - Newtownabbey - No Travel Your new company An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a market-leading business operating at the forefront of commercial decarbonisation and off-site modular delivery across the UK & Ireland. This is a senior leadership role within a well-invested Offsite Modular / Decarbonisation division, overseeing the delivery of complex mechanical-led MEP solutions manufactured in Northern Ireland and delivered across multiple sectors including public, commercial, and infrastructure projects. The role would suit an experienced MEP Operations Manager or Senior Contracts Manager with a strong mechanical background, ideally from the modular MEP, energy, or commercial building services space. Your new role As M&E Operations Manager, you will have full ownership of the operational delivery of the Offsite Modular function, with responsibility for mechanical, electrical, BMS, and off-site assembly teams, including subcontracted labour. You will play a key role in scaling the business sustainably, improving manufacturing efficiency, refining processes, and ensuring high-quality delivery in line with programme and commercial requirements. Lead and develop the Offsite Modular operations team to deliver against current and future workload Provide operational input into design, engineering, planning, and quality to improve delivery efficiency Recruit, manage, and develop mechanical-led MEP teams (direct and subcontract) to support growth Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high quality standard Forecast workload and resource requirements, implementing KPIs and reporting structures Establish and refine assembly processes, procedures, and standardised work instructions Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, assembly, and logistics Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, downtime, and handling Liaise with wider business units in weekly project and operations meetings Mentor, coach, and upskill supervisors, operatives, and planners Champion a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in an MEP Operations Manager or Senior Contracts Manager role Strong mechanical bias, with exposure to electrical/BMS within an MEP environment Background in offsite modular, MEP, energy centres, or large commercial M&E projects Track record managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex delivery programmes Strong people management, recruitment, and leadership capability Commercial awareness with the ability to align operations to programme and margin Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills Confident working with KPIs, production metrics, and continuous improvement data Full UK driving licence What you'll get in return This is a chance to step into a senior role with real influence, working on high-value decarbonisation and off-site modular projects in a business that's growing fast and investing heavily in its people and facilities. You'll have autonomy to shape operations, long-term project security, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how work is delivered. Package & Benefits Highly Competitive salary (DOE) Pension & life assurance Health cash plan & annual health checks 30 days annual leave (increasing with service) Long-term career progression within a growing sector Modern facilities with a supportive, professional working culture What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
We are partnering with a highly respected Building Services contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Planner to join their growing team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of complex MEP projects, working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that offers genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development. The Role As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining detailed project programmes across a range of complex Building Services projects. You will ensure project schedules are realistic, efficient, and aligned with contractual requirements, client expectations, and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Programme Development Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Asta Powerproject. Produce contract baseline programmes that align with project scope, commercial objectives, and risk mitigation strategies. Establish clear project milestones and critical paths to support successful project delivery. Planning & Coordination Lead integrated planning workshops with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders. Coordinate design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities within a fully integrated programme. Support project teams with planning expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Progress Monitoring & Reporting Monitor project progress against baseline programmes. Utilise planning tools and techniques including Critical Path Analysis, Earned Value Analysis, and Resource Histograms. Prepare and distribute regular progress reports, S-curves, resource forecasts, and productivity metrics. Change Management Update programmes to reflect project variations, delays, and changes in scope. Assess programme impacts and communicate findings to operational and commercial teams. Undertake time-risk analysis and scenario planning to identify potential project risks and mitigation strategies. Tender & Pre-Construction Support Contribute to tender planning activities and programme development for bid submissions. Provide planning input during pre-construction and project mobilisation phases. Compliance & Best Practice Ensure compliance with company planning procedures, project controls processes, and contractual obligations. Promote best practice planning standards across all project activities. Requirements Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Senior Planner role within Building Services, MEP, or construction environments. Strong understanding of MEP systems, installation sequences, and building services delivery. Proficient in Asta Powerproject and other planning software. Sound knowledge of construction methodologies, resource planning, project controls, and cost management principles. Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams. Package & Benefits Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays. Company car or car allowance. Private healthcare scheme and life assurance. Pension scheme with a 5.5% employer contribution. Enhanced maternity and adoption pay: 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks at SMP. Enhanced paternity pay: 2 weeks full pay, available consecutively or flexibly. Employee-owned business. Flexible holiday scheme. Excellent working environment with ongoing opportunities for career progression, technical development, and personal growth.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
We are partnering with a highly respected Building Services contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Planner to join their growing team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of complex MEP projects, working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that offers genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development. The Role As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining detailed project programmes across a range of complex Building Services projects. You will ensure project schedules are realistic, efficient, and aligned with contractual requirements, client expectations, and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Programme Development Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Asta Powerproject. Produce contract baseline programmes that align with project scope, commercial objectives, and risk mitigation strategies. Establish clear project milestones and critical paths to support successful project delivery. Planning & Coordination Lead integrated planning workshops with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders. Coordinate design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities within a fully integrated programme. Support project teams with planning expertise throughout the project lifecycle. Progress Monitoring & Reporting Monitor project progress against baseline programmes. Utilise planning tools and techniques including Critical Path Analysis, Earned Value Analysis, and Resource Histograms. Prepare and distribute regular progress reports, S-curves, resource forecasts, and productivity metrics. Change Management Update programmes to reflect project variations, delays, and changes in scope. Assess programme impacts and communicate findings to operational and commercial teams. Undertake time-risk analysis and scenario planning to identify potential project risks and mitigation strategies. Tender & Pre-Construction Support Contribute to tender planning activities and programme development for bid submissions. Provide planning input during pre-construction and project mobilisation phases. Compliance & Best Practice Ensure compliance with company planning procedures, project controls processes, and contractual obligations. Promote best practice planning standards across all project activities. Requirements Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Senior Planner role within Building Services, MEP, or construction environments. Strong understanding of MEP systems, installation sequences, and building services delivery. Proficient in Asta Powerproject and other planning software. Sound knowledge of construction methodologies, resource planning, project controls, and cost management principles. Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams. Package & Benefits Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays. Company car or car allowance. Private healthcare scheme and life assurance. Pension scheme with a 5.5% employer contribution. Enhanced maternity and adoption pay: 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks at SMP. Enhanced paternity pay: 2 weeks full pay, available consecutively or flexibly. Employee-owned business. Flexible holiday scheme. Excellent working environment with ongoing opportunities for career progression, technical development, and personal growth.
Senior Planner (MEP) London Perm/Full Time Competitive Salary, Travel Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Planner, with experience of MEP projects, to join our team based in London. The main purpose of the role is to plan the allocated high value / complex project producing workable realistic and efficient programmes of work which meet an appropriate standard for the contract conditions and both internal and client requirements. Plans will be implemented with the best-practice approach utilising Critical Path Analysis, Resource Planning, Cost Management and Progress/Productivity Monitoring and Control. Responsibilities Key deliverables in this role are: Arrange and facilitate internal integrated planning meetings with relevant project stakeholders to agree the team input into the project plan and work closely with said team and our external customer. Produce and agree a 'Contract Baseline' programme for each allocated project; that aligns with the agreed formal contract, price and workscope, and reduces risk for NG Bailey. In conjunction with the Planning Manager, ensure that planning outputs / reports are produced in a timely manner for all contract reviews. Support operational teams in order to ascertain whether project targets are being achieved and to jointly establish and agree any corrective measures to be taken where necessary. Take responsibility for all allocated projects, ensuring that progress and productivity is effectively monitored against project plan, produce and circulate clear reports to the appropriate stakeholders in a concise and timely manner (e.g. Resource Histograms, 'S' Curves, Earned Value Analysis). Maintain and update contract baseline in line with agreed contract change (eg variations). Ensure that change impacts are effectively communicated to Operations and Commercial Teams. Ensure that the inclusion of variations are communicated and integrated into project plans. In conjunction with the Planning Manager, perform Time/Risk analysis against programmes at regular intervals with the Project Manager throughout the whole project life cycle. Participate within bid activity as requested by the senior management; working in conjunction with the Business Development department, in line with the Focus Win processes. Ensure that all planning related activities are carried out in compliance with contractual obligations, internal processes and external legislation governing business operations. Requirements To be successful in this role you will have: Considerable experience in a planning role on medium to large MEP / Industrial Building Services projects is essential. Proficient with using Asta Construction site experience Experience of NEC 3 contracts (desirable) Must be able to create and own the programming from initial tender through to completion including commissioning. Benefits 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Private healthcare Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Discounts Personal development programme Flexible Benefits Travel allowance Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Sep 27, 2025
Full time
Senior Planner (MEP) London Perm/Full Time Competitive Salary, Travel Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Planner, with experience of MEP projects, to join our team based in London. The main purpose of the role is to plan the allocated high value / complex project producing workable realistic and efficient programmes of work which meet an appropriate standard for the contract conditions and both internal and client requirements. Plans will be implemented with the best-practice approach utilising Critical Path Analysis, Resource Planning, Cost Management and Progress/Productivity Monitoring and Control. Responsibilities Key deliverables in this role are: Arrange and facilitate internal integrated planning meetings with relevant project stakeholders to agree the team input into the project plan and work closely with said team and our external customer. Produce and agree a 'Contract Baseline' programme for each allocated project; that aligns with the agreed formal contract, price and workscope, and reduces risk for NG Bailey. In conjunction with the Planning Manager, ensure that planning outputs / reports are produced in a timely manner for all contract reviews. Support operational teams in order to ascertain whether project targets are being achieved and to jointly establish and agree any corrective measures to be taken where necessary. Take responsibility for all allocated projects, ensuring that progress and productivity is effectively monitored against project plan, produce and circulate clear reports to the appropriate stakeholders in a concise and timely manner (e.g. Resource Histograms, 'S' Curves, Earned Value Analysis). Maintain and update contract baseline in line with agreed contract change (eg variations). Ensure that change impacts are effectively communicated to Operations and Commercial Teams. Ensure that the inclusion of variations are communicated and integrated into project plans. In conjunction with the Planning Manager, perform Time/Risk analysis against programmes at regular intervals with the Project Manager throughout the whole project life cycle. Participate within bid activity as requested by the senior management; working in conjunction with the Business Development department, in line with the Focus Win processes. Ensure that all planning related activities are carried out in compliance with contractual obligations, internal processes and external legislation governing business operations. Requirements To be successful in this role you will have: Considerable experience in a planning role on medium to large MEP / Industrial Building Services projects is essential. Proficient with using Asta Construction site experience Experience of NEC 3 contracts (desirable) Must be able to create and own the programming from initial tender through to completion including commissioning. Benefits 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Private healthcare Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Discounts Personal development programme Flexible Benefits Travel allowance Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
