Lead Planner

Sustainable Talent LTD; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure firm is seeking a Lead Planner for high-voltage projects in Scotland. Based in Aberdeen with hybrid flexibility, you will oversee planning and coordination for essential energy infrastructure builds. The ideal candidate has proven experience in HV or substation projects and advanced skills in Primavera P6. Join a trusted contractor and help shape the future of energy delivery in the UK.

Benefits

Excellent package tailored to experience

Career development opportunities

Involvement in critical energy projects

Qualifications

• Proven planning experience in HV, substation, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV sequencing, logistics, and safety-critical interfaces.
• Familiarity with NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrated project schedules.
• Lead risk mitigation and earned value tracking.
• Run planning workshops and coordinate across teams.
• Support bid and tender planning for future HV opportunities.

Skills

Planning experience in HV

Advanced Primavera P6 skills

Knowledge of HV/MV sequencing

Logistics and safety-critical interfaces

Confident communicator

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Lead Planner – HV & Substations | Aberdeen (Scotland-wide Projects)

Permanent | Grid & Energy Infrastructure | High-Voltage Projects

We’re working with a delivery partner on the lookout for a Lead Planner to support a growing pipeline of high-voltage and substation projects across Scotland. Based from Aberdeen (with hybrid flexibility), you’ll take the lead on planning and coordination for some of the UK’s most critical energy infrastructure builds.

Location: Aberdeen (flexibility with travel to sites across Scotland)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Sector: HV / Substations (110kV – 400kV)

Excellent package on offer – tailored to your experience

Why Consider This?

• Be part of the energy transition delivering grid-critical HV projects
• Work with a trusted contractor and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Take ownership of full lifecycle planning and programme delivery
• Benefit from career development and technical leadership pathways

The Role:

You’ll be the lead planner responsible for driving schedule certainty across complex substation and transmission projects – from pre-construction through to energisation. The role will involve:

• Building and maintaining integrated project schedules (Primavera P6)
• Leading risk mitigation and earned value tracking
• Running planning workshops and coordinating across teams
• Supporting bid and tender planning for future HV opportunities

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven planning experience in HV, substation, or utility infrastructure projects
• Advanced Primavera P6 skills
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV sequencing, logistics, and safety-critical interfaces
• Familiarity with NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
• Confident communicator and collaborative team player

If you're based in or near Aberdeen and ready to lead planning on energy-critical infrastructure across Scotland, get in touch for a confidential chat.