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're looking for a M&E Planner to join our team, independently developing and maintaining project programmes, progress reporting and project controls on M&E projects
You'll provide technical planning support to the project team, integrating programme, production, design, procurement, logistics, commercial and risk information with room to develop, supporting Trainee Planners as you grow into the role.
This role requires genuine M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) sector experience and hands-on Asta PowerProject experience
What You'll Be Doing
Develop, maintain and manage detailed project programmes from pre-construction through to completion
Manage programme logic, dependencies, critical path, constraints, milestones and interfaces
Review productivity and accurately report progress and programme movement to the project team
Prepare programme dashboards, S-curves and performance information for client and site reporting
Operate project controls systems independently, using Asta PowerProject (and/or Primavera P6) to the required standard
Understand contractual requirements and how programme movement affects time entitlement and commercial outcomes
Support pre-construction and work-winning activity, including tender and bid programmes
Manage programme interfaces between design, procurement, construction and commissioning
Identify time-related risks and propose practical mitigation
Engage confidently with stakeholders, presenting programme information clearly across the project team
What We're Looking For
Genuine M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) sector experience — essential
Hands-on experience using Asta PowerProject — essential
The ability to work independently on defined projects
Strong analytical skills, with the confidence to challenge programme assumptions
Clear communication skills, comfortable presenting to stakeholders at all levels
A collaborative approach, working effectively with commercial, design and site teams
Qualifications
Essential
Genuine experience within the M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) sector
Proven, hands-on experience using Asta PowerProject
Relevant construction, planning or project controls experience
Desirable
Relevant construction, engineering, project management or planning qualification
GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
Working towards relevant professional membership
Experience using Primavera P6, Excel and Power BI
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
