Senior Planning Lead - MEP & Building Services

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

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Planning Leader to drive robust project planning and scheduling frameworks across complex building services projects. You will ensure programmes are accurate, controlled and aligned with contractual requirements to support delivery across time, cost and quality.

Lead a team of planners in a multi-disciplinary environment, coordinating with clients, consultants and subcontractors while maintaining a strong focus on EOT analysis and risk management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in planning within building services or MEP
• Experience in leading planning teams across multiple projects
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain project programmes (Level 1–4) across MEP projects
• Integrate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning into master schedules
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and produce regular reports and look-ahead plans
• Manage change control and support EWN and Compensation Events
• Lead delay analysis and support EOT claims with commercial/legal teams
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to align delivery
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners across multiple projects
• Support bids and tenders with programme development and planning expertise

Skills

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

NEC contracts knowledge

Delay analysis

Extension of Time (EOT) claims

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in a relevant discipline

Tools

NEC contracts tooling

Job description

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Planning Leader to drive robust project planning and scheduling frameworks across complex building services projects. You will ensure programmes are accurate, controlled and aligned with contractual requirements to support delivery across time, cost and quality.

Lead a team of planners in a multi-disciplinary environment, coordinating with clients, consultants and subcontractors while maintaining a strong focus on EOT analysis and risk management.