Planning Manager

Morson Talent; North Petherton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and infrastructure company is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee substation projects up to 400kV. The role involves planning, programming, and mentoring a team, requiring strong skills in Primavera P6 and stakeholder management. Competitive compensation including a car allowance and private healthcare offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car allowance

Private healthcare & healthcare cash plan

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Access to EV / Hybrid car scheme

Matched pension plan and life assurance

Career development through training

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and NEC contracts.
• Experience leading or mentoring other planners.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining detailed programmes using Primavera P6.
• Coordinating with Project and Construction Managers.
• Managing detailed trackers to monitor performance.
• Contributing to bid and tender planning.
• Leading and mentoring a small team of planners.

Skills

Planning major infrastructure or energy projects

Primavera P6

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera P6

NEC contracts

Job description

Overview

Planning Manager – Substations (Transmission & Renewables)

Location: South West / South Wales (travel required)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Compensation: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare

About the Opportunity

Morson Talent is partnering with a leading energy and infrastructure organisation that delivers end-to-end solutions across electricity transmission, distribution, and renewable energy.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Manager to join their Transmission & Renewables division, leading planning activities across substation projects up to 400kV. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of critical infrastructure that powers communities across the UK.

The Role

As a Planning Manager, you’ll take ownership of planning and programming for multiple substation schemes — from design and procurement through to construction and commissioning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining robust, detailed programmes using Primavera P6.
• Coordinating with Project and Construction Managers to ensure plans reflect on-site progress.
• Managing detailed trackers to monitor performance and support project reporting.
• Contributing to bid and tender planning, providing insight and benchmarking data.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a small team of planners.
• Supporting the business with innovation, new technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is client-facing, so flexibility to travel within the region will be required.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience planning major infrastructure or energy projects, ideally in a high-voltage (HV) or substation environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and NEC contracts.
• Experience leading or mentoring other planners.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

You’ll thrive if you’re a proactive problem-solver with a collaborative mindset, comfortable influencing at all levels — from site engineers to executive stakeholders.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary + car allowance
• Private healthcare & healthcare cash plan (for you and your family)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Access to EV / Hybrid car scheme
• Matched pension plan and life assurance
• Career development through industry-recognised training and progression pathways

Why Join

You’ll be joining a business that’s helping shape the UK’s energy future — delivering safe, sustainable, and forward-thinking infrastructure to enable the transition to Net Zero.

The company values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, creating a culture where everyone is encouraged to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Interested?

Apply today or contact Tom Cariss at Morson Talent for a confidential discussion about the role and how it could align with your career goals.

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