Senior Planner

Job Title:

Project Planner - Substation Project

Location:

Suffolk
Working Pattern:
Site-based 3 days per week (hybrid)
Sector:
Power / Energy Infrastructure

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Planner to support the delivery of a major substation project in Suffolk. The role requires a highly capable, self-sufficient planner who can work independently on site, providing robust programme control, progress reporting, and planning assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update fully logic-linked project programmes using Primavera P6

Manage and report Total Float, critical path, and programme risk to key stakeholders

Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, including performance analysis and forecasting

Support change control, impact assessments, and programme recovery activities

Provide planning input aligned to NEC contracts (including compensation events and programme submissions)

Interface closely with site teams, commercial, and project management to ensure accurate progress capture

Produce high-quality planning reports, dashboards, and narrative commentary

Challenge programme assumptions and provide proactive planning advice

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6

Proven understanding of Total Float, critical path analysis, and schedule logic

Solid experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles

Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)

Experience working on substation, power, or major infrastructure projects

Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and operate confidently on site

Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills

Desirable Skills

Experience with progress measurement techniques and rules of credit

Knowledge of risk planning tools and schedule risk analysis

Background in power transmission, distribution, or energy infrastructure projects

Working Arrangement

3 days per week on site in Suffolk

Remaining days flexible / remote, subject to project requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status