At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major building services projects and shape delivery strategies.
- Company: Dalkia UK, a people-first culture backed by EDF.
- Benefits: Influence project outcomes, career development, and inclusive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on tackling climate change.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable projects while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Proven planning experience in UK building services and proficiency in Asta.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
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.
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 planning within 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).
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.
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.
Senior Planner employer: Dalkia UK
Dalkia UK is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, compliance, and operational excellence at Hinkley Point B. With a strong focus on employee growth and a collaborative work culture, we offer our team members the opportunity to lead impactful projects while working closely with EDF stakeholders. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and fosters a culture of excellence.
