Planning Manager / Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Major projects

Career progression

Sustainability impact

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd. is recruiting a Planning Manager/Lead for Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) projects in Leeds. You will develop robust programmes, manage multiple projects and steer critical-path activities to successful delivery, aligning with decarbonisation and energy infrastructure goals.

The role requires strong planning, cost-loaded scheduling, and NEC contract experience, offering exposure to major decarbonisation programmes and a clear path for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) and decarbonisation programmes.
• Strong background in managing large, complex EPC/M&E projects.
• Excellent understanding of critical path analysis and programme controls.
• Experience with NEC3 and NEC4 contract forms.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability across project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fully logic-linked project programmes from inception to completion.
• Manage integrated master programmes across multiple concurrent projects.
• Produce and maintain 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 teams and stakeholders.
• Deliver accurate programme reporting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Challenge teams to improve programme certainty and delivery performance.
• Forecast resource requirements to support planning and delivery.
• Drive best practice in planning, scheduling and controls across the portfolio.

Skills

EPC experience

Decarbonisation

M&E

Building services

Infrastructure projects

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.

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