Senior Planning Engineer

Senior Planner – Power Transmission
Cambridge (Hybrid Working)

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner and a Lead Planner to support the delivery of major high-voltage transmission and grid infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and controlling integrated project schedules across substations, overhead lines (OHL), underground cables, and grid connection programmes (132kV–400kV+).

If you thrive in complex, regulated environments and enjoy combining technical expertise with strategic planning leadership — this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Schedule Development & Integration

• Develop and maintain Level 3–5 integrated schedules
• Build logic-linked, resource-loaded programmes using Primavera P6
• Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning & outage plans
• Align programmes with regulatory milestones and client requirements

Planning Governance & Controls

• Apply structured WBS and planning standards
• Ensure compliance with NEC / FIDIC contract requirements
• Manage baselines and change control processes
• Support stage-gate and assurance reviews

Progress & Performance Management

• Lead monthly updates and critical path analysis
• Monitor float erosion, risks, and constraints
• Produce earned value metrics (SPI / CPI)
• Provide mitigation strategies and early warnings

Risk & Scenario Analysis

• Conduct Monte Carlo schedule risk analysis
• Develop what-if and recovery programmes
• Analyse outage windows, access constraints, and seasonal impacts
• Support delay analysis and claims where required

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, and site leadership
• Present performance updates at governance forums
• Interface with client planning teams and regulatory stakeholders
• Integrate supply chain schedules

Essential Project Environment Experience:

• High-voltage transmission (132kV–400kV+)
• Overhead line construction & refurbishment
• Substation builds (AIS / GIS)
• Underground cable installation
• Grid connection projects
• National Grid / utility framework environments

We are committed to equal opportunities and actively promote diversity across our teams. We believe innovation comes from different perspectives — and we welcome yours.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of UK grid infrastructure from Cambridge in a hybrid capacity, apply now

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