Senior Planning Engineer

Location: Cambridgeshire

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