Glasgow, United Kingdom
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As a trainee planner, you will work with a project planner to provide planning support. This role will have a high degree of learning as you hone your planning and interpersonal skills. MEP Planning & Coordination Develop a foundational understanding of MEP systems, installation sequences, and construction techniques. Support the coordination of all MEP planning activities across the project. Assist in integrating MEP works into the master programme, ensuring alignment with overall project milestones. Work closely with the planning and site teams to identify interfaces between MEP and other trades and coordinate of offsite manufacture with onsite installation needs. Key Deliverables and Accountabilities * Planning & Scheduling Support * Assist in developing project-specific planning and control systems * Support the preparation of detailed MEP schedules, identifying key constraints, dependencies, and critical paths * Contribute to the development of scheme programmes, progressing towards producing these independently * Help integrate MEP activities with procurement and material management processes * Digital & 4D Planning * Learn and use industry-standard planning software such as Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6 * Support the development of 4D planning models (linking programme to 3D models) * Assist with digital modelling and visualisation of MEP installation sequences * Monitoring, Reporting & Analysis * Record site progress, particularly for MEP installations and activities * Mark up drawings, programmes, and charts to clearly communicate progress and issues * Assist in producing regular planning reports and updates * Monitor productivity and collate as-built data for MEP works * Support the tracking of production outputs (e.g. man-hours, installation rates by system/technique) Communication & Collaboration * Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and internal departments to gather and share information * Communicate progress, risks, and issues relating to MEP works * Work collaboratively with engineering, design, and construction teams to ensure accurate planning inputs Learning & Development * Develop core planning skills within a live project environment * Gain experience in construction sequencing, project controls, and MEP coordination * Progress towards independently producing detailed, realistic project programmes
