Senior Planner

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A leading organisation within the energy and infrastructure sector is seeking a motivated and ambitious Planner to support the delivery of a major National Grid infrastructure programme across North Wales. Working on a long-term portfolio of high-profile projects, you'll join a collaborative team delivering complex schemes that play a vital role in the UK's energy network.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your planning expertise within a growing sector, working alongside experienced professionals and benefiting from genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Your new role

As Planner, you will support the successful delivery of a £100m infrastructure programme across multiple geographical sites. Working closely with project delivery teams, project managers and senior planners, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes while ensuring alignment with client requirements and contract obligations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing, maintaining and updating detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Acting as the day-to-day link between planning and project delivery teams.
• Supporting programme management across multiple National Grid projects and site locations.
• Leading and contributing to weekly planning and contract review meetings.
• Producing NEC3/NEC4-compliant reports and programme updates.
• Monitoring project progress, performance and milestones, including Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
• Developing and maintaining site planning schedules and phasing plans.
• Ensuring accurate communication of programme status and key updates to stakeholders.
• Supporting senior planning professionals while taking ownership of allocated project responsibilities.

This is a hybrid opportunity suited to candidates based in the North West or North Wales, with regular site visits required.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous planning experience within the infrastructure, utilities or energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts and reporting requirements.
• Experience in programme management, project controls, progress monitoring and reporting.
• Knowledge and application of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Proficiency with planning tools, particularly Primavera P6.
• Experience using Aphex software.
• Exposure to GIS tools would be advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively across multiple projects and locations in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and accountable approach to work.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.

Candidates with experience on National Grid, HV electrical or substation projects will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive day rate (inside IR35).
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing infrastructure and energy sector.
• Exposure to major National Grid and energy network projects.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The chance to work on high-profile projects that contribute to the UK's critical infrastructure network.

What you need to do now

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