Lead Planner

Negotiable Leeds, England

Permanent

Our client, a major player in the construction industry, is currently seeking a Lead Planner with M&E expertise to join their Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) team. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects that support the transition to a more sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain fully logic-linked project programmes from inception through to completion

Manage integrated master programmes across multiple concurrent projects

Produce and maintain cost-loaded and resource-loaded schedules

Monitor progress, identify critical path risks and develop recovery plans where required

Support NEC3/NEC4 contract administration, compensation events, and programme impact assessments

Lead programme reviews and provide planning expertise to project teams and stakeholders

Deliver accurate programme reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis

Challenge project teams and subcontractors to improve programme certainty and delivery outcomes

Job Requirements:

Experience with in Energy Performance Contracting, decarbonisation, M&E, or building services projects

Advanced user of Asta Power project and Primavera P6

Proven experience managing complex construction, engineering, energy, utilities, or infrastructure programmes

Strong understanding of critical path analysis, programme risk management, and recovery planning

Experience working under NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Ability to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively, and drive accountability

Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills

Desirable:

Project Controls experienceAPM Planning & Scheduling Practitioner or PMI-SP qualification

Experience with Power BI, Earned Value Management (EVM), and performance reporting

Benefits:

Opportunity to work on projects that support the transition to a more sustainable future

Chance to influence delivery, drive programme excellence, and make a tangible impact across our project portfolio

Supportive and people-first culture backed by a major group

Inclusive values and a collaborative team environment

If you are an experienced Lead Planner with a drive for sustainability and a background in M&E, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated and innovative team.