MEP Planner (Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Plan the Infrastructure Behind Landmark Projects
A leading London-based building services organisation is seeking an experienced MEP Planner to strengthen its project delivery team. This opportunity is being managed by Skills Provision Ltd, an international recruitment specialist.
The hiring company is widely respected within the UK construction and engineering sector for delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) solutions across diverse commercial environments. Sustainability, efficiency, and technical precision are central to their success.
This role is based at the company’s London headquarters and includes Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.
Why This Role Matters
As an MEP Planner, you will be central to ensuring projects are delivered on time and in alignment with contractual commitments. Your expertise will influence design coordination, procurement timelines, construction sequencing, and project reporting.
This is not simply a scheduling role — it is a strategic position requiring foresight, collaboration, and technical authority.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Creating and managing detailed programmes covering design, procurement, and construction phases
- Developing client-facing project schedules and reporting documents
- Monitoring project progress and analysing schedule impacts
- Carrying out delay analysis and preparing documentation for Extension of Time (EOT) claims
- Conducting regular site visits to assess real-time progress
- Coordinating with site teams, subcontractors, and senior management
- Providing structured progress briefings to leadership teams
- Maintaining detailed project records
- Ensuring compliance with evolving industry regulations and legislation
- Representing the company’s professional standards in all engagements
What We’re Looking For
Education
- Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
Technical & Professional Experience
- Demonstrated experience in MEP planning across full project lifecycles
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Experience at tender stage and strong knowledge of contractual frameworks
- Proficiency in Asta PowerProject and/or MS Project
- Experience handling programme revisions, delays, and risk mitigation
- Comfortable managing competing priorities
Personal Attributes
- Structured and methodical thinker
- Self-motivated yet team-oriented
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to lead briefings
- Professional integrity and reliability
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary (£45,500 – £55,000 per year)
- Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship (up to 3 years if required)
- Accommodation support
- Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)
- Company sick pay
- Employee discount schemes
- Pension enrolment
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Skilled Worker Visa Information (For International Applicants)
- This role qualifies for Skilled Worker sponsorship under UK immigration rules, subject to meeting eligibility and salary requirements.
Applicants applying from overseas should review official UK Government guidance below:
- Skilled Worker visa overview
- Eligible occupations and salary thresholds
- Proving your knowledge of English
- Tuberculosis (TB) test requirements (for certain countries)
- Proving your right to work in the UK
International applicants must demonstrate:
- English language proficiency
- A clear immigration history
- TB test certification (where applicable under UKVI guidance)
Equal Opportunities
Skills Provision Ltd operates under strict ethical recruitment standards. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, nationality, or background.
