Planning Manager

Dalkia Energy Services Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is recruiting a Planning Manager/Lead for Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) in Leeds. You will develop, manage and control robust, logic-linked, cost-loaded programmes across a portfolio of decarbonisation, energy and infrastructure projects, coordinating with PMs, Design, Procurement and Commercial teams.

You will lead planning activities, identify risks, forecast resource needs and provide accurate reporting to support business decisions, while ensuring NEC3/NEC4 contract

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

NEC3/NEC4 contracts experience

Education

APM Planning & Scheduling Practitioner

PMI-SP

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Planning Manager/Lead – Energy Performance Contracts (EPC)

We are seeking an experienced Planner to join our growing Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) team. Reporting into the regional delivery function, you will be responsible for developing, managing and controlling project programmes across a portfolio of decarbonisation, energy and infrastructure projects.

Working closely with Project Managers, Design, Procurement, Commercial and Operational teams, you will develop robust, logic-linked, cost and resource-loaded programmes that drive successful project delivery. You will play a key role in identifying programme risks, challenging assumptions, forecasting resource requirements and providing accurate reporting to support business decision-making.

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.

About You

• It's essential that you have 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of growth, working on projects that support the transition to a more sustainable future. You'll have the chance to influence delivery, drive programme excellence and make a tangible impact across our project portfolio.

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A collaborative team

Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success

Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.