Sector: HV Substations | Renewable Energy | Power & Energy Infrastructure
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Planner to join a major international contractor with annual revenues exceeding £1 billion, as they establish and grow a brand-new team in the heart of London.
Based in their South Bank office, you'll play a key role in planning and delivering major HV Substation and Renewable Energy projects across the UK, supporting the continued growth of their energy infrastructure division.
This is more than just another planning position. You'll be joining a newly established team with ambitious growth plans, offering excellent career progression, exposure to major infrastructure projects and the opportunity to help shape the future of the business in the UK.
The Role
As Project Planner, you'll be responsible for developing, managing and monitoring project programmes, working closely with project delivery teams to ensure successful execution.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain detailed project programmes for HV substation and renewable energy projects.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and commercial teams to coordinate project schedules.
- Monitor progress against baseline programmes, identifying risks, delays and opportunities for improvement.
- Manage critical path analysis, programme updates and progress reporting.
- Support tender and pre-construction planning activities.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders to ensure programme alignment.
- Provide accurate reporting and forecasting to senior management.
- Contribute to the development of planning processes and best practices within the growing UK team.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Project Planner or Senior Planner within construction, engineering or infrastructure.
- Experience delivering HV substation, transmission & distribution, renewable energy or major power infrastructure projects.
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
- Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, project controls and critical path methodologies.
What's on Offer?
- 25 days annual leave
- Fantastic office location in London's South Bank
- Join a financially strong, £1bn+ revenue international business.
- Become part of a newly established London team with significant growth ambitions.
- Exposure to major HV substation and renewable energy projects throughout the UK.
- Excellent long-term career progression, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility as the team expands.
- Work alongside an ambitious, experienced and collaborative team.
Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to join a major international contractor at the beginning of an exciting phase of UK expansion.
You’ll have the financial stability and resources of a billion-pound business, combined with the energy, opportunity and career potential of a newly developing team.
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Project Planner employer: Blue Fox
Blue Fox Consult offers an exceptional opportunity for a Lead Planner in Staffordshire, UK, where you can take ownership of a new planning function and lead a team to success. With a competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and innovation. Join a dynamic team working on major MEP projects, where your expertise will directly influence the development of planning processes and project controls.
