Strategic Planning Lead for Major M&E Projects

Dalkia; Bolton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Planning Lead to provide strategic programme leadership across major MEP projects. You will own planning strategy, governance and risk management, leading a team of planners and partnering with Project Directors to drive delivery from bid through to completion.

The role requires strong expertise in planning tools, critical path analysis and experience in large-scale engineering projects within the built environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or related discipline
• Experience in planning, project controls and NEC/JCT contracts
• Professional membership with a relevant industry body
• Experience leading planning teams and recovery initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead regional planning and project controls strategy on major M&E projects
• Develop integrated programmes across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing and handover
• Provide assurance on programme logic, critical path analysis, milestones and forecasting
• Lead delay analysis and EOT assessments and planning support for claims
• Mentor planning teams and drive continuous improvement
• Drive the use of digital project controls tools ( Primavera P6, Asta, Power BI)
• Support major bids and client presentations

Skills

Senior Planner experience

MEP/Building Services

Contract knowledge (NEC/JCT)

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Construction Management / Engineering

Planning/Project controls qualifications

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta

Power BI

BIM/4D planning

Job description

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Planning Lead to provide strategic programme leadership across major MEP projects. You will own planning strategy, governance and risk management, leading a team of planners and partnering with Project Directors to drive delivery from bid through to completion.

The role requires strong expertise in planning tools, critical path analysis and experience in large-scale engineering projects within the built environment.