Senior Planning Engineer

Senior Planner – Power Transmission Cambridge (Hybrid Working) We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner and a Lead Planner to support the delivery of major high-voltage transmission and grid infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and controlling integrated project schedules across substations, overhead lines (OHL), underground cables, and grid connection programmes (132kV–400kV+). If you thrive in complex, regulated environments and enjoy combining technical expertise with strategic planning leadership — this role is for you. What You’ll Be Responsible For: Schedule Development & Integration * Develop and maintain Level 3–5 integrated schedules * Build logic-linked, resource-loaded programmes using Primavera P6 * Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning & outage plans * Align programmes with regulatory milestones and client requirements Planning Governance & Controls * Apply structured WBS and planning standards * Ensure compliance with NEC / FIDIC contract requirements * Manage baselines and change control processes * Support stage-gate and assurance reviews Progress & Performance Management * Lead monthly updates and critical path analysis * Monitor float erosion, risks, and constraints * Produce earned value metrics (SPI / CPI) * Provide mitigation strategies and early warnings Risk & Scenario Analysis * Conduct Monte Carlo schedule risk analysis * Develop what-if and recovery programmes * Analyse outage windows, access constraints, and seasonal impacts * Support delay analysis and claims where required Stakeholder Engagement * Work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, and site leadership * Present performance updates at governance forums * Interface with client planning teams and regulatory stakeholders * Integrate supply chain schedules Essential Project Environment Experience: * High-voltage transmission (132kV–400kV+) * Overhead line construction & refurbishment * Substation builds (AIS / GIS) * Underground cable installation * Grid connection projects * National Grid / utility framework environments We are committed to equal opportunities and actively promote diversity across our teams. We believe innovation comes from different perspectives — and we welcome yours. If you’re ready to help shape the future of UK grid infrastructure from Cambridge in a hybrid capacity, apply now