Lead Planner

Matchtech; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech supports a major construction organisation in recruiting a Lead Planner with M&E expertise for their Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) team. This permanent role offers the opportunity to shape complex programmes that drive decarbonisation and sustainable delivery.

You will develop logic-linked schedules, manage integrated master plans across projects, and deliver reporting and performance analysis to stakeholders, enabling delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in Energy Performance Contracting, decarbonisation, M&E, or building services projects.
• Advanced user of Asta Powerproject and Primavera P6.
• Proven experience managing complex programmes in construction, energy, utilities or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of critical path analysis, programme risk management, and recovery planning.
• Experience working under NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively, and drive accountability.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fully logic-linked project programmes from inception through to completion.
• Manage integrated master programmes across multiple concurrent projects.
• Produce and maintain cost-loaded and resource-loaded schedules.
• Monitor progress, identify critical path risks and develop recovery plans where required.
• Support NEC3/NEC4 contract administration, compensation events, and programme impact assessments.
• Lead programme reviews and provide planning expertise to project teams and stakeholders.
• Deliver accurate programme reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Challenge project teams and subcontractors to improve programme certainty and delivery outcomes.

Skills

Influence stakeholders

Analytical skills

Reporting

Communication

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Our client, a major player in the construction industry, is currently seeking a Lead Planner with M&E expertise to join their Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) team. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects that support the transition to a more sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain fully logic-linked project programmes from inception through to completion
• Manage integrated master programmes across multiple concurrent projects
• Produce and maintain cost-loaded and resource-loaded schedules
• Monitor progress, identify critical path risks and develop recovery plans where required
• Support NEC3/NEC4 contract administration, compensation events, and programme impact assessments
• Lead programme reviews and provide planning expertise to project teams and stakeholders
• Deliver accurate programme reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Challenge project teams and subcontractors to improve programme certainty and delivery outcomes

Job Requirements:

• Experience within Energy Performance Contracting, decarbonisation, M&E, or building services projects
• Advanced user of Asta Powerproject and Primavera P6
• Proven experience managing complex construction, engineering, energy, utilities, or infrastructure programmes
• Strong understanding of critical path analysis, programme risk management, and recovery planning
• Experience working under NEC3/NEC4 contracts
• Ability to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively, and drive accountability
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills

Desirable:

• Project Controls experience
• APM Planning & Scheduling Practitioner or PMI-SP qualification
• Experience with Power BI, Earned Value Management (EVM), and performance reporting

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on projects that support the transition to a more sustainable future
• Chance to influence delivery, drive programme excellence, and make a tangible impact across our project portfolio
• Supportive and people‑first culture backed by a major group
• Inclusive values and a collaborative team environment

If you are an experienced Lead Planner with a drive for sustainability and a background in M&E, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated and innovative team.