Project Planner in Derby

Project Planner – Energy, T&D & Infrastructure Location: East Midlands- Hybrid Working Contract Type: Long-Term Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35/CIS Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Dependent on Experience) Sector: Energy | Transmission & Distribution | Infrastructure The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for experienced Project Planners to join a leading UK infrastructure contractor on long-term contract opportunities across its growing portfolio of energy, transmission & distribution (T&D) and major infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value engineering and construction programmes, supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure across the UK. The successful candidates will play a key role in developing, managing and monitoring project programmes, working closely with project managers, engineering teams and commercial departments to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and manage detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project. Support the planning and delivery of major energy, T&D and infrastructure projects. Produce baseline programmes, progress updates, forecasts and critical path analysis. Work closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and commercial teams to monitor programme performance. Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities, recommending mitigation and recovery strategies. Monitor project milestones, resource requirements and construction sequencing. Prepare planning reports and programme updates for internal stakeholders and clients. Support change management, extension of time assessments and programme impact analysis. Ensure programmes align with contractual requirements and project delivery objectives. Experience & Requirements Essential: Proven experience as a Project Planner, Planning Engineer or Senior Planner within engineering or construction. Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6. Experience delivering programmes across energy, power, T&D, utilities, civil engineering or major infrastructure. Understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project controls. Strong knowledge of critical path analysis, programme reporting and progress monitoring. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Experience working on National Grid, substation, overhead line, underground cabling or wider electricity network projects. Background in renewable energy, power generation, grid infrastructure or major civils. Experience working under NEC3/NEC4 contracts. Relevant engineering, construction management or project management qualifications. Previous experience with major UK Tier 1 contractors. What's on Offer? Long-term contract opportunities across major UK infrastructure programmes. Competitive day rates, dependent on experience. Exposure to high-profile energy, T&D and infrastructure projects. Opportunities to work with established multidisciplinary project delivery teams. Potential for continued contract opportunities across a wider project portfolio. Interested? If you're an experienced Project Planner with a background in energy, transmission & distribution or major infrastructure, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today or contact H9 Talent Solutions for a confidential discussion