Senior Planner
- Damicor Ltd
- Oct 16, 2025
Full time
Construction
Project Manager
Management
Architect and Design
Skilled Trades & Labour
Planner
Job Description
Senior Planner - Electrical (MEP)
Location: SE1, London
Salary: Competitive (PAYE) + Package
Start Date: ASAP (Pre-construction phase begins Nov 2025)
Contract Type: Permanent (PAYE)
Sector: Commercial Offices / Mixed-Use
About the Project
Join a landmark mixed-use development in SE1, delivering £40m of electrical works as part of a large-scale destination scheme incorporating offices, retail, and leisure space.
The installation includes a full electrical scope:
HV & LV Systems
Generators
Lightning Protection
Small Power & Lighting
Lighting Controls
Submains / Mains Cabling
Busbar Systems
Major plant located in basements and roof-level substations
About the Role
As Senior Planner, you will play a pivotal role in the planning, coordination, and programme control of this complex electrical installation from pre-construction through to completion in 2029.
You'll be responsible for schedule development, risk assessment, and reporting, working collaboratively with engineers, project managers, and the wider site team to ensure on-time, efficient delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and maintain the detailed project programme using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
Build and manage the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) aligned to key milestones and deliverables
Maintain compliant project documentation and scheduling records in line with company and client procedures
Monitor project progress, track KPIs, and generate regular reports, including Earned Value Analysis (EVA)
Identify and report risks, delays, or potential issues, recommending mitigation and recovery strategies
Support resource allocation across labour and materials to ensure programme delivery
Liaise with PMs, engineers, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure plans reflect real-time site conditions
Support programme reviews and client meetings, presenting planning data in a clear, insightful way
Requirements
Location: SE1, London
Salary: Competitive (PAYE) + Package
Start Date: ASAP (Pre-construction phase begins Nov 2025)
Contract Type: Permanent (PAYE)
Sector: Commercial Offices / Mixed-Use
About the Project
Join a landmark mixed-use development in SE1, delivering £40m of electrical works as part of a large-scale destination scheme incorporating offices, retail, and leisure space.
The installation includes a full electrical scope:
HV & LV Systems
Generators
Lightning Protection
Small Power & Lighting
Lighting Controls
Submains / Mains Cabling
Busbar Systems
Major plant located in basements and roof-level substations
About the Role
As Senior Planner, you will play a pivotal role in the planning, coordination, and programme control of this complex electrical installation from pre-construction through to completion in 2029.
You'll be responsible for schedule development, risk assessment, and reporting, working collaboratively with engineers, project managers, and the wider site team to ensure on-time, efficient delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and maintain the detailed project programme using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
Build and manage the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) aligned to key milestones and deliverables
Maintain compliant project documentation and scheduling records in line with company and client procedures
Monitor project progress, track KPIs, and generate regular reports, including Earned Value Analysis (EVA)
Identify and report risks, delays, or potential issues, recommending mitigation and recovery strategies
Support resource allocation across labour and materials to ensure programme delivery
Liaise with PMs, engineers, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure plans reflect real-time site conditions
Support programme reviews and client meetings, presenting planning data in a clear, insightful way
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Planner on large-scale electrical or MEP projects (£30m+)
- Proficiency with Primavera P6 (essential) and/or Microsoft Project
- In-depth understanding of electrical building services and installation sequencing
- Strong command of risk management, reporting, and programme controls
- Experience working under JCT and/or NEC contract forms
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- Long-term PAYE opportunity on a flagship Central London project
- Full salary and benefits package
- Key role within a well-established delivery team
- Opportunity to shape and lead planning from PCSA through to handover in 2029
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