Planning Engineer – MEP

About the role

The Planning Engineer – MEP will be responsible for planning, scheduling and monitoring mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems on construction projects. Working closely with project managers, engineers and contractors, you will ensure MEP works are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project schedules in Primavera P6 covering MEP installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate with design, procurement and construction teams to align activities and resolve sequencing issues.
• Track progress, identify potential delays and propose corrective actions to keep the project on track.
• Monitor cost control, resource allocation and budget adherence for MEP packages.
• Prepare regular progress reports and communicate schedule status to stakeholders.
• Support risk analysis, mitigation planning and change management related to MEP scope.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years (60 months) of experience in construction planning or scheduling, preferably in MEP projects.
• Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and manage complex schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

Required skills

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Cost control and budget management
• Resource allocation
• Progress monitoring and reporting
• Risk analysis and mitigation
• Construction methods and techniques
• Contractor coordination
• Compliance standards
• Change management