Senior Planning Engineer

About The Role

Are you a seasoned planning professional ready to take on greater responsibility and shape critical national infrastructure? Join Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business as a Senior Planning Engineer and play a pivotal role in delivering the projects that power millions—while helping the UK transition to Net Zero. From day one, you’ll lead complex infrastructure programmes using cutting‑edge tools and forward‑thinking methodologies to shape the future of energy.

Whether it’s offshore wind connections, substation builds, or underground cabling schemes—this is planning that makes a real impact. This role is based at our Woolavington site near Bridgwater, Somerset, supporting a major substation construction project through to 2028, with a strong pipeline of additional works beyond. It is a hybrid position, requiring three days per week on site once construction is fully underway.

• Advanced Planning & Scheduling:
  Develop and maintain fully resourced, logically linked programmes across all project phases.
• Strategic Tender Planning:
  Lead the development and presentation of compelling tender programmes and planning strategies that influence bid success.
• Delivery Oversight:
  Manage contract programmes to ensure alignment with commercial and operational goals.
• Critical Path & Change Management:
  Identify risks, assess impacts, and implement robust mitigation strategies.
• Reporting & Insights:
  Deliver detailed progress reports, KPIs, and strategic planning insights to project leadership.
• Mentorship & Leadership:
  Guide and mentor junior planners, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, and Clients to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Champion enhancements to planning processes, tools, and methodologies.

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in planning roles on major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 or Asta Power project, plus Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, earned value analysis, QSRA, and TRA methodologies.
• A strategic, analytical mindset with a keen eye for programme risk and opportunity.
• Excellent communication skills to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to lead independently and collaboratively in a hybrid, fast‑paced environment.

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Professional fees paid and clear pathways to chartership
• Smart working with up to 40% remote flexibility
• Life assurance, EAP, and family‑friendly policies
• Opportunities to volunteer and make a real difference
• Access to industry‑leading training and qualifications

Balfour Beatty is a global leader in infrastructure delivery, known for solving complex challenges through innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. In our Power T&D business, we’re proud to be shaping a more sustainable, connected, and secure energy future. We work across the entire energy grid – from overhead lines and substations to underground cabling and renewables – supporting the delivery of some of the UK's most ambitious energy programmes.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, and we’re proud to be recognised for our work in equality and inclusion.

If you’re a seasoned planner looking to make a real impact on major energy projects and drive progress towards a sustainable future – we’d love to hear from you.