Lead Project Planner - HVDC

GE Vernova; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to play a crucial role in planning and executing HVDC projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, experience with Primavera P6, and strong analytical skills. This role offers competitive compensation, including benefits and flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation

Private health insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, or significant relevant experience.
• Proven experience in planning/scheduling for large, complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules.
• Coordinate inputs from functions and third parties.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks.

Skills

Project scheduling

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Use of Primavera P6

Education

Academic degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

As , you'll become a key member of a cross-functional project team and play a crucial role in planning and executing major HVDC projects, ensuring they run on time and within budget to support renewable energy integration and efficient power transmission.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Coordinate inputs from all functions and third parties to ensure accurate timelines.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Provide schedule analysis, forecasts, and "what-if" scenarios to optimize execution.
• Prepare and deliver customer reports and communicate scheduling updates.
• Drive accountability across teams for schedule commitments.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering (or related field), or significant relevant experience gained in a professional engineering environment.
• Proven experience in planning/scheduling for large, complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven approach for the purpose of reporting, forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities with an ability to navigate internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency in the usage of Primavera P6.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in HVDC or power transmission projects.
• Microsoft Power BI reporting experience.
• Familiarity with global project standards and risk management practices.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements with hybrid work opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including annual bonus scheme, employer pension contribution, private health insurance, and more.
• Career development opportunities and exposure to world-first projects.