Senior Planner
Dalkia UKLondon, England, United Kingdom
Added 7 Aug · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
245242% match
SOC code · predicted
Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2452 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (42% match). If the code is right — and Dalkia UK is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Cleaner
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.
Senior Planner
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
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.
Senior Planner
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
- 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
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 planningwithin 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)
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.
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Dalkia UK, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2452 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~20k in sampleP25 £32kP75 £52k
£28kmedian £38kgoing rate £42k£52k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2452 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.