Senior Planner -

Dalkia; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a Senior Planner to develop, maintain and analyse project schedules, supporting successful delivery across delivery teams, subcontractors and stakeholders. The role focuses on forecasting, schedule logic and integration with the wider programme.

Nuclear exposure is not essential, though MEP and planning fundamentals are valuable. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative team, using planning software to drive reliable forecasts, monitor progress and provide

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning and scheduling, ideally in construction, engineering or infrastructure.
• Familiar with forecasting, critical path analysis, progress measurement and change control.
• Ability to analyse programme data and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project schedules aligned with milestones.
• Gather and validate progress and forecast information from delivery teams and subcontractors.
• Maintain schedule logic, coding, constraints and dependencies.
• Conduct Critical Path Analysis to identify risks and delays.
• Produce forecasts, look-aheads and performance reports.
• Support mitigation and recovery planning for schedule impacts.
• Coordinate planning interfaces across disciplines and work packages.
• Incorporate approved changes and maintain accurate schedule records.
• Support 4D planning and wider programme integration.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Forecasting

Progress measurement

Change control

Stakeholder management

4D planning

Education

Professional qualifications (APM/PMI/CIOB)

Tools

Primavera P6

Synchro

Power BI

Excel (Advanced)

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.

Summary of Role:

The Senior Planner will develop, maintain and analyse project schedules to support successful delivery. Working with delivery teams, subcontractors and stakeholders, the role will monitor progress, maintain schedule logic, identify risks and dependencies, and provide reliable forecasts and planning information.The Planner will work to established planning standards and support integration with the wider programme. Nuclear experience is not essential; strong planning fundamentals and the ability to learn new systems are more important. MEP experience is desirable.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project schedules in line with agreed milestones and programme requirements.
• Gather and validate progress and forecast information from delivery teams and subcontractors.
• Maintain schedule logic, coding, constraints, calendars and key dependencies.
• Undertake Critical Path Analysis and identify schedule risks, constraints and potential delays.
• Monitor progress against plan and produce forecasts, look-aheads and performance reports.
• Challenge progress, sequencing, durations and forecast dates to maintain a realistic programme.
• Support mitigation and recovery planning where schedule impacts are identified.
• Manage planning interfaces and dependencies across disciplines, work packages and projects.
• Incorporate approved changes and maintain accurate schedule records.
• Support resource planning, 4D planning and wider programme integration.
• Provide programme information to support NEC accepted programmes, early warnings and compensation events.
• Produce clear planning reports and contribute to progress and programme reviews.
• Build effective working relationships with delivery teams, subcontractors, stakeholders and the wider planning team.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have experience in project planning and scheduling, ideally within construction, engineering or infrastructure projects, and be familiar with recognised planning software. You'll understand key planning principles such as forecasting, critical path analysis, progress measurement and change control, while being confident in analysing programme data and communicating findings clearly. With strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, you'll thrive in a collaborative team environment and play a key role in supporting successful project delivery.

Desirable qualifications and Experience:

We're looking for someone with experience supporting complex construction, infrastructure or MEP projects, with knowledge of project planning, controls and performance reporting. Familiarity with Primavera P6, Synchro, Power BI and advanced Excel would be advantageous, together with an understanding of NEC contracts, earned value management and schedule risk analysis. Professional qualifications or membership with organisations such as APM, PMI or CIOB are welcomed, while experience within the nuclear sector or other regulated industries would be beneficial but not essential.

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.