Senior Planner - MEP

EDF Energy; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK, part of EDF, is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead robust project planning and scheduling across major MEP/building services schemes in the North West. The role supports hybrid working from Bolton with a focus on delivering on time, on budget projects.

You will manage complex programmes, use Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6, advise on EOTs, translate data into clear insights for stakeholders, and collaborate across functions to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple complex programmes under pressure.
• Experience using Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6 for planning.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of NEC contracts, including programme & time management.
• Experience in preparation and review of Extension of Time 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).

Responsibilities

• Drive development, implementation and management of robust project planning and scheduling frameworks across complex building services projects.
• Lead planning activities across the North West programmes and support decision-making with data-driven insights.

Skills

Programme management

Analytical mindset

Leadership & stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaborative & proactive

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in a relevant discipline

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

Job description

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

Senior Stakeholder Management

• Present 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 an experienced Senior Planners to be part of varied and interesting MEP projects across the NW. 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
• commercially aware with understanding of programme vs cost
• 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.

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

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to work on prestigious projects across the North West. This role will drive the development, implementation, and management of robust project planning and scheduling frameworks across complex building services projects. This role is ideal for someone based in the North West who can work on a hybrid basis out of our Bolton office but we are flexible on specific location. Working within a number of