Senior Planner

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED is seeking a Senior Planner to lead programme planning for major EPC projects in the UK energy sector. You will own schedule management, governance of integrated programmes, and coordination across engineering, procurement, and construction teams to deliver on contractual objectives.

You will be an expert user of Primavera P6, capable of risk analysis, forecast accuracy, and presenting clear progress to senior management and clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Planner/Lead Planner within EPC or energy sectors.
• Experience delivering projects under NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and governance of integrated project programmes.
• Analyse scope and dependencies to create realistic, resource-loaded schedules.
• Monitor progress, identify critical path and risks, advise leadership.
• Prepare programme updates, dashboards, and forecasts for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
• Support change control, variation assessment, and extension of time evaluations.
• Travel to project sites and Birmingham office as required.

Skills

Schedule management

Forecasting

Earned value management

Risk analysis

Stakeholder reporting

Contract knowledge (NEC/FIDIC)

Team leadership

Oracle Primavera P6

Project controls

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED.

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner. You will Join a leading project delivery team and play a key role in planning and controlling complex EPC projects within the UK energy sector. As a Senior Planner, you will take ownership of multiple projects ranging from $10m to $250m leading all aspects of schedule management, project controls, forecasting, cost performance, risk analysis, and stakeholder reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to play a key role in the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of significant electrical infrastructure projects. (Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position)

How you’ll make an impact:

Working closely with Project Managers, clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide strategic planning leadership across the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual obligations. Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of integrated project programmes using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project objectives and contractual requirements. Proactively manage programme interfaces and external dependencies, including client and third-party deliverables, identifying impacts to project execution and implementing mitigation measures to protect key milestones and project outcomes. Analyse project scope, deliverables, and execution strategies to develop realistic, resource-loaded schedules and performance baselines. Monitor project progress, identify critical path and schedule risks, and proactively advise Project Managers on mitigation and recovery strategies. Produce high-quality programme updates, progress reports, dashboards, and forecast analyses for internal and external stakeholders. Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, customers, and senior management, providing clear insight into schedule performance, risks, opportunities, and project outcomes. Support project delivery under NEC and FIDIC contracts, including programme management, change control, schedule impact assessments, compensation event/variation assessments, and extension of time evaluations, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. Engage directly with clients, contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders, building strong working relationships and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, Pre-Commissioning, and Commissioning teams to identify scope changes and assess programme impacts. Integrate procurement, manufacturing, delivery, and site activities into the project programme, ensuring alignment with project milestones and lead times. Participate in project reviews and governance meetings, presenting programme performance, recovery plans, and recommendations to project leadership teams. Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, reporting methodologies, and project controls practices.

Your Background:

Proven experience as a Senior Planner, Lead Planner, Project Controls Engineer, or Project Planner within EPC, energy, utilities, transmission & distribution or electrical infrastructure sectors. Experience working within projects delivered under NEC and/or FIDIC forms of contract, with an understanding of programme management, change control, delay analysis, and contractual reporting requirements. Demonstrable experience working directly with clients, consultants, contractors, and senior stakeholders. Advanced knowledge of project planning, scheduling, forecasting, earned value management, and project controls principles. Expert user of Oracle Primavera P6. Ability to analyse complex projects, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate recommendations confidently to project teams and leadership. Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills. Commercial awareness with a solid understanding of project delivery and contractual obligations. Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative team player. Ability to travel as required to project sites and the Birmingham office.

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave plus public holidays with the ability to buying & selling leave days
• Generous bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions
• Private healthcare for our employees
• Health screening program and Dental Plan
• Maternity, paternity, parental leave
• Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection
• Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance-based rewards and recognition

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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About Hitachi

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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