Planning Manager

Abatec Recruitment; Caldicot; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK infrastructure contractor is seeking a Project Planner to lead high-voltage substation projects. This role involves managing project programmes, collaborating closely with engineering teams, and mentoring less experienced planners. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in planning major infrastructure projects, knowledge of NEC contracts, and expertise in Primavera P6. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

Car Allowance or EV/Hybrid car scheme

Discretionary bonus

Private health insurance

Company pension

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning major infrastructure projects within a high-voltage or power transmission environment.
• Knowledge of National Grid substation projects.
• Experience working under NEC forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of integrated programmes covering design, procurement, and construction phases.
• Manage project programmes using Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy.
• Liaise with Project Managers and Construction Managers to ensure accurate site progress.

Skills

Planning infrastructure projects

Stakeholder management

Mentoring planning teams

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Abatec is assisting their client, a major UK infrastructure contractor, who is delivering essential energy transmission and renewable projects across the South West & South Wales. This permanent position offers the chance Constituents aspecten key role in the design, procurement, and construction of high‑voltage substation projects, supporting the delivery of critical national infrastructure. This is a client‑facing role, requiring collaboration across project, construction and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of robust, fully integrated programmes covering design, procurement and construction phases
• Manage and update project programmes using Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy against live project changes
• Liaise closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and Site Engineers to ensure programmes reflect site progress
• Develop and manage detailed progress trackers to substantiate reporting and support future tenders
• Review and assess programme change, impact and delay analysis in an NEC contract environment
• Mentor and support less experienced planners within the team

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning major infrastructure projects within a high‑voltage or power transmission environment
• Knowledge and experience of National Grid substation projects
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and project controls
• Experience working under NEC forms of contract
• Previous experience managing or mentoring a planning team
• Stakeholder management skills, able to engage at all levels including senior leadership

Salary/Benefits

• £75,000 – £95,000 per annum
• Hybrid working (2 days WFH & 3 days in the office)
• Discretionary bonus
• Car Allowance or My Car Choice salary‑sacrifice EV/Hybrid car scheme
• Annual leave, company pension, etc.
• Private health/secure care and health care rpc plan

To receive more information or apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham.

Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client.