Senior Planner

Dalkia UK; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to drive the development, implementation and management of robust project planning across building services projects in the Southwest. The role is ideal for someone based in the Bristol area with regional travel required.

You will lead integrated programmes, apply advanced planning techniques and ensure alignment with contractual requirements, supporting delivery on time, cost and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple complex programmes under pressure.
• Proficiency with Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness with understanding of programme vs cost.
• NEC contracts knowledge including time management.
• Experience in EOT submissions and delay analysis.
• Ability to translate complex data into insights.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
• Degree/HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated programmes for complex projects.
• Apply advanced programme logic, critical path and constructability analysis.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and project controls requirements.
• Lead recovery planning and mitigation activities.
• Lead project progress measurement and reporting.
• Analyse programme variance and identify causes.
• Produce performance metrics and management insights.
• Maintain programme governance and data quality.
• Lead delay analysis and programme assessments.
• Align programme activities with commercial strategy.
• Develop delivery programmes and challenge tender assumptions.
• Support work-winning through programme, risk and constructability expertise.
• Present programmes to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate inputs across project functions.
• Lead planning assurance, audits and continuous improvement.
• Use advanced planning and digital tools to support decision-making.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Contract management (NEC)

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in a relevant discipline

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

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.

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.

What you'll be doing;

Due expansion, we are seeking an experienced Senior Planner in the Southwest. This role will drive the development, implementation, and management of robust project planning and scheduling frameworks across complex building services projects throughout the region.

This role is ideal for someone based in the Bristol area however we would consider all locations across the Southwest as regional travel is required

Working within a multi-disciplinary environment, you will ensure project programmes are accurate, controlled, and aligned with contractual requirements—supporting successful delivery across time, cost, and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities come under the following areas;

Strategic Leadership

• Lead integrated programmes for complex projects.
• Apply advanced programme logic, critical path and constructability analysis.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and project controls requirements.
• Challenge assumptions, forecasts and delivery strategies.
• Lead recovery planning and mitigation activities.

Progress, Forecasting & Performance

• Lead project progress measurement and reporting.
• Analyse programme variance and identify causes.
• Produce performance metrics and management insights.
• Maintain programme governance and data quality.

Delay, Claims & Commercial Alignment

• Lead delay analysis and programme assessments.
• Apply contractual programme obligations and requirements.
• Maintain records supporting EOTs, variations and claims.
• Align programme activities with commercial strategy.

Risk & Mitigation

• Identify, assess and manage programme risks and opportunities.
• Develop and monitor mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Evaluate impacts on critical path and project milestones.

Pre-Construction & Work Winning

• Lead planning input for bids, tenders and pre-construction activities.
• Develop delivery programmes and challenge tender assumptions.
• Support work-winning through programme, risk and constructability expertise.

Senior Stakeholder Management

• Present programmes and progress to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate inputs across project functions.
• Influence decisions through data, evidence and sound judgement.
• Build effective relationships while maintaining constructive challenge.

Project Controls & Assurance

• Implement and assure project controls processes.
• Lead planning assurance, audits and continuous improvement.
• Use advanced planning and digital tools to support decision-making.

What You Will Bring;

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Senior Planners to be part of a new team at Dalkia in the Southwest. Do you have solid proven experience in project planning within building services or MEP? If so we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll need experience of managing multiple complex programmes under pressure, ideally using Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6 and have a strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail. In addition, you will be commercially aware with understanding of programme vs cost.

In addition, do you have the following?

• Solid understanding of NEC contracts, including programme and time management
• Experience in the preparation and review of Extension of Time (EOT) submissions and delay analysis.
• Ability to translate complex programme data into clear insights for stakeholders
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven approach
• Degree/HNC/HND in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)

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.