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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 seeking an experienced Planning Leader to drive the development, implementation, and management of robust project planning and scheduling frameworks across complex building services projects. Working within a multi-disciplinary environment, you will ensure project programmes are accurate, controlled, and aligned with contractual requirements—supporting successful delivery across time, cost, and quality objectives.
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- Proven expertise in project planning within UK building services / MEP / M&E environments
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject
- Solid understanding of NEC contracts, including programme and time management
- Experience producing and defending Extension of Time (EOT) claims and delay analysis
- Ability to translate complex programme data into clear insights for stakeholders
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Key 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 EWNs 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
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About You
- Degree/HNC/HND in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years' experience in planning within building services or MEP
- Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
- Commercially aware with understanding of programme vs cost
- Able to manage multiple complex programmes under pressure
- Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven approach
- Right to work in the UK
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
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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.
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