Senior Planner

Dalkia Energy Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a Senior Planner to lead planning on major building services projects. You will shape delivery strategy, manage complex programmes and coordinate across design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

The role emphasizes NEC contract knowledge, Primavera P6/Asta proficiency and strong analytical and communication skills, with UK building services experience essential. This is a senior position offering influence and career growth within a respected energy services group.

Qualifications

• Proven planning experience within UK building services, MEP, or mechanical & electrical contracting.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Asta.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contract mechanisms, particularly around programme and time management.
• Demonstrable experience producing and defending extension of time claims.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• A degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 or Asta.
• Produce and manage Level 1 to Level 4 programmes for complex building services projects, including MEP, HVAC, electrical and public health installations.
• Integrate design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities into master programmes.
• Establish baseline programmes and manage change control in line with NEC, JCT or FIDIC contract requirements.
• Collect and analyse progress data from site teams, producing clear progress reports, look-ahead schedules and variance analyses.
• Identify critical path activities and proactively flag schedule risks and delays to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events under NEC contracts.
• Conduct delay analysis (Time Impact Analysis, Windows Analysis, Collapsed As-Built) to assess and substantiate extension of time claims.
• Liaise with clients, design teams, consultants and subcontractors to align on programme milestones and dependencies.
• Chair and facilitate planning review meetings, providing clear direction to project teams.
• Own upstream reporting to senior leadership and clients, translating complex programme data into clear executive-level narratives.
• Support work winning activities, contributing planning expertise to bids, tenders and pre-qualification submissions.

Skills

Planning experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

NEC3/NEC4 knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta

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.

Senior Planner

We are looking for a Senior Planner to take a leading role across major building services projects, you will have the opportunity to influence projects at the stage where your experience matters most. Rather than simply maintaining a programme, you will shape delivery strategy, question assumptions and remove risks before they become expensive site issues. You will work across the full project lifecycle, with a particular focus on programme development, risk management, and delay analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 or Asta, reflecting current scope, resources and site conditions
• Produce and manage Level 1 to Level 4 programmes for complex building services projects, including MEP, HVAC, electrical and public health installations
• Integrate design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities into master programmes
• Establish baseline programmes and manage change control in line with NEC, JCT or FIDIC contract requirements
• Collect and analyse progress data from site teams, producing clear progress reports, look-ahead schedules and variance analyses
• Identify critical path activities and proactively flag schedule risks and delays to senior management and stakeholders
• Support Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events under NEC contracts
• Conduct delay analysis (Time Impact Analysis, Windows Analysis, Collapsed As-Built) to assess and substantiate extension of time claims
• Liaise with clients, design teams, consultants and subcontractors to align on programme milestones and dependencies
• Chair and facilitate planning review meetings, providing clear direction to project teams
• Own upstream reporting to senior leadership and clients, translating complex programme data into clear executive-level narratives
• Support work winning activities, contributing planning expertise to bids, tenders and pre-qualification submissions

The Benefits

• A senior role with genuine influence over project outcomes
• Complex building services projects across healthcare, commercial and infrastructure sectors
• Career development within a large technical organisation
• A people-first and inclusive working culture
• The backing and stability of the EDF group

The person

You will need proven planning experience within UK building services, MEP, or mechanical & electrical contracting, with hands-on proficiency in Asta.

You should also have:

• Strong experience in planningwithin building services, MEP, or M&E contracting
• Proven proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Asta
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contract mechanisms, particularly around programme and time management
• Demonstrable experience producing and defending extension of time claims
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• A degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Desirable: experience on large-scale healthcare, commercial or infrastructure projects, and familiarity with BIM Level 2 processes and 4D planning tools (e.g. Synchro, Navisworks).

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.