Posted 11 days ago
Description
The Opportunity
We are currently supporting a leading infrastructure and engineering organisation in the appointment of a Senior Planner to join their team on a permanent basis from their Newcastle office.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of major EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects within the power transmission, utilities, energy, and wider infrastructure sectors. The role offers the chance to work on a large-scale HVDC link project.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead planning activities across major EPC infrastructure projects.
- Monitor project progress and performance against agreed programmes and milestones.
- Identify critical path activities, risks, delays, and mitigation strategies.
- Produce regular progress reports and planning updates for project stakeholders.
- Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, engineering functions, and delivery teams.
- Support programme governance and ensure planning best practices are consistently applied.
- Provide guidance and support to junior planners and wider project teams.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience as a Senior Planner, Project Planner, or similar planning professional.
- Experience within power transmission, utilities, energy, or major infrastructure environments.
- Strong proficiency in Primavera P6.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of project controls, planning methodologies, and schedule management.
- Experience on projects of a similar scale and complexity to EGL1 would be highly advantageous.
- Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
- Private medical cover
- Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure projects
- Long-term career development within a growing organisation
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