Planning Manager / Lead

Fusion People; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People is seeking a Planning Manager / Lead for Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) in Leeds. The role focuses on developing and maintaining robust, logic-linked programmes for decarbonisation and energy infra projects, coordinating with Project Managers, Commercial, Design and Operations teams.

You will manage complex programmes, perform cost-loaded scheduling, and drive programme certainty through proactive risk management and NEC3/NEC4 contract awareness.

Qualifications

• Proven EPC planning experience with decarbonisation projects.
• Strong background in complex construction, engineering, utilities or infra programmes.
• Advanced understanding of critical path analysis and planning controls.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EPC experience

Decarbonisation

M&E

Building services

Energy infra

ASTA Powerproject

Primavera P6

NEC3/NEC4

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Primavera P6

Job description

Planning Manager / Lead – Energy Performance Contracts (EPC)

Location: Leeds
Salary: £80,000 – £100,000

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Planning Manager / Lead to join a growing Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) team, delivering decarbonisation, energy and infrastructure projects across a diverse portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional to play a key role in programme development, project controls and delivery assurance. Working closely with Project Managers, Commercial, Design, Procurement and Operational teams, you will develop and manage robust project programmes that drive successful outcomes while supporting the transition to a more sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fully logic-linked project programmes from inception through to project completion.
• Manage integrated master programmes across multiple concurrent projects.
• Produce and maintain cost-loaded and resource-loaded schedules.
• Monitor project progress and performance against programme milestones.
• Identify critical path risks and implement recovery plans where required.
• Support NEC3 and NEC4 contract administration, including compensation event assessments and programme impacts.
• 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 performance.
• Forecast resource requirements and support effective project planning and delivery.
• Drive best practice in planning, scheduling and programme controls across the project portfolio.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience within Energy Performance Contracting (EPC), decarbonisation, M&E, building services, energy or infrastructure projects.
• Advanced user of ASTA Powerproject and Primavera P6.
• Strong background managing complex construction, engineering, utilities or infrastructure programmes.
• Excellent understanding of critical path analysis, programme risk management and recovery planning.
• Experience working under NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively and drive accountability across project teams.
• Strong analytical, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience developing cost-loaded and resource-loaded programmes.

About You

• Experienced planner with a strong understanding of project controls and programme management.
• Able to interpret project requirements and translate them into robust delivery programmes.
• Proactive and solutions-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working across multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to influence project teams at all levels.
• Commercially aware with a good understanding of programme-driven project delivery.
• Committed to continuous improvement and programme excellence.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on major decarbonisation, energy and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to high-profile programmes supporting sustainability and net-zero initiatives.
• Long-term career progression within a growing sector.
• Opportunity to influence delivery strategy and programme excellence across a diverse project portfolio.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Chance to make a tangible impact on projects contributing to a more sustainable future.

For more information please contact Mitchell on 07718 185869.

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.