Senior Planning Engineer

Infraspec are recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to support the delivery of two major substation projects in the York area.

This is a long-term contract opportunity working within the UK power transmission sector, providing senior planning expertise across the delivery of major electrical infrastructure.

We are looking for an experienced Planner with a strong background in major infrastructure, power, utilities or engineering projects, ideally with previous experience of substations, high-voltage transmission or National Grid programmes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing, reviewing and maintaining detailed project programmes using Primavera P6
• Reviewing and assuring contractor programmes
• Monitoring progress against approved baselines and key project milestones
• Critical path, float and schedule variance analysis
• Supporting project reporting and forecasting
• Assessing programme changes and the impact of Compensation Events
• Working within an NEC contract environment
• Identifying schedule risks, delays and potential mitigation measures
• Working closely with project, commercial and delivery teams to maintain programme integrity

Experience required:

• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Senior planning experience on major infrastructure or engineering projects
• Strong understanding of programme assurance, change control and reporting
• Power transmission, substations, HV, utilities or energy experience would be particularly beneficial

Previous National Grid experience isn't essential, but experience of major power or regulated infrastructure projects would be highly relevant.

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