Lead Planner

Position: Lead Planner (Permanent)
We are supporting our client in the search to appoint an experienced Lead Planner or Senior Planner to support the delivery of major energy and power construction projects across the UK. This role will suit a confident Lead Planner who can take ownership of programme strategy, as well as a capable Senior Planner ready to step into a broader leadership position.

Working across substations, grid infrastructure, renewable energy developments and power generation schemes, the Lead Planner will be responsible for establishing, managing and maintaining robust construction programmes from pre-construction through to completion. The successful Senior Planner will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely on time and in line with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Planner

Developing and managing detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6

Leading planning strategy from tender stage through to project completion

Carrying out critical path analysis and identifying programme risks and opportunities

Producing and maintaining integrated master programmes

Preparing short-term lookahead programmes and progress reports

Supporting commercial teams with programme input for NEC contracts

Managing delay analysis, change control and extension of time submissions

Attending and leading planning and progress meetings

Mentoring junior planners where required

Requirements of the Lead Planner

MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP

Demonstrable experience as a Lead Planner or Senior Planner within an infrastructure environment

A background in energy, power, utilities or large-scale infrastructure projects

Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts

Advanced user of Primavera P6

Experience in programme risk management and delay analysis

The ability to liaise confidently with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and clients

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

On offer for the Lead Planner

Basic salary inclusive of car allowance up to £80,000

Pension contributions of 5%

25 days annual leave plus public

Private healthcare

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 4x salary

What happens next?

On receipt of your application our dedicated Surveying and Project Management recruiter, Rees Allan, will contact you to discuss this opportunity in full detail. Rees will disclose the name of our client to you prior to sending your CV to this, or any other company we are working with