Lead Project Planner

Project Planner - Across the UK - HVDC Projects

We are seeking an experienced Lead Project Planner to take a key role in the planning, scheduling, and control of large‑scale transmission and subsea cable projects across the UK and Northern Europe. This role is ideal for someone coming from a major EPC, OEM, or subsea cable competitor, with extensive experience managing complex, multi‑year programmes.

You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining fully integrated project schedules, ensuring accurate forecasting, risk visibility, and performance monitoring across engineering, manufacturing, marine installation, and construction phases.

• Develop, maintain, and optimise detailed project schedules covering engineering, procurement, manufacturing, offshore installation, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Lead the creation of baseline schedules and ensure alignment with contractual requirements.
• Regularly update project timelines, milestones, and progress metrics using industry‑standard planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Work closely with engineering, project management, logistics, marine, commercial, and HSE teams to ensure schedule coherence and accuracy.

• Produce high‑quality internal and client‑facing progress reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Monitor critical path, key risks, opportunities, and schedule deviations.
• Recommend mitigation strategies and recovery plans to maintain schedule integrity.
• Support the development of schedule‑related risk assessments and scenario simulations.
• Assess impacts of design changes, variations, and delays.
• Ensure effective incorporation of change management workflows into the schedule.

• Coordinate closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, marine operations, and project controls.
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to junior planners.
• Support senior project leadership in client presentations, contract updates, and strategic planning discussions.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning processes, templates, and reporting standards.
• Ensure best‑practice methodologies are implemented across multiple projects.

• Extensive experience as a Senior/Lead Planner within:
• Interconnector projects
• Offshore wind export systems
• Large‑scale transmission or grid infrastructure
• Marine installation or heavy engineering sectors

• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6
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• Strong understanding of EVM (Earned Value Management).
• Proven ability to manage planning for multi‑contract, multi‑year programmes.
• Experience interfacing with engineering, supply chain, and offshore construction operations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• Ideally coming from a major competitor in subsea cables, EPC contracting, HVDC systems, or offshore energy infrastructure.
• Experience in the UK market is highly desirable.
• Able to work on‑site in Glasgow or travel periodically as needed.

• Structured thinker capable of balancing technical detail with strategic vision.
• Able to challenge constructively and influence at all levels.
• Comfortable in a high‑pressure, fast‑moving project environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a collaborative approach.