Lead Planner

Veolia; Remote; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a skilled project planner to lead scheduling activities for their Energy Projects Development Team. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in engineering or a related field and possess proven experience in project planning, particularly within the energy sector. Responsibilities include developing scheduling strategies and managing direct reports to ensure successful project delivery. Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum, plus a car allowance and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for health support

24-hour virtual GP access

Paid volunteering leave

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering and construction project planning, ideally in the energy sector.
• Advanced skills in Business Acumen and Project Management.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling activities for the Energy Projects Development Team.
• Develop and standardise scheduling strategies based on project requirements.
• Manage 1–5 direct reports and coach on scheduling matters.

Skills

Business Acumen

Financial Management

Project Management

Relationship Management

Education

Degree level qualification in engineering, construction, or commercial discipline

Certification in project planning/scheduling

Job description

Salary: £60,000 per annum, plus £550 per month car allowance and competitive annual bonus.
Location: Home Based

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on groceries and well‑known retailers
• Resources to support physical, mental and financial health – you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24‑hour virtual GP access, 365 days a year, for you and household members
• One paid day leave per year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Lead all scheduling (programme) activities for the Energy Projects Development Team and serve as the subject‑matter expert across the wider IWE Projects Delivery Team
• Develop and standardise scheduling strategies, choosing appropriate methodologies based on project requirements and available information
• Manage and lead 1–5 direct reports and 5–10 indirect reports, coaching on scheduling matters across 50–100 opportunities per year, contributing to £50m annual revenue
• Summarise and present project schedules to senior management and customers, providing professional assessments of schedule accuracy and time‑contingency recommendations
• Collaborate with Business Development and Technical Direction teams to ensure realistic schedules that balance customer expectations with successful delivery
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key supply‑chain partners, incorporating real‑time learning from delivery phases into the development phase

What we're looking for:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in engineering, construction or commercial discipline, plus certification in project planning/scheduling
• Proven experience in engineering and construction project planning/scheduling, ideally in the energy sector
• Advanced skills in Business Acumen, Financial Management, Project Management and Relationship Management
• Experience working in multi‑disciplinary teams to achieve high performance and collaboration
• Experience in business development to maintain customer focus and balance realistic delivery schedules

What's next? Apply today to help make a difference for generations to come.

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