Senior Planner, Power Transmission & Distribution

Balfour Beatty plc; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working with flexible start/fin

Up to 40% remote work

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Family friendly policies and benefits

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Senior Planner for the Lower Thames Crossing project. The role focuses on updating and maintaining the Primavera P6 programme for Power Transmission & Distribution works, coordinating with operations and stakeholders to ensure timely progress.

Responsibilities include leading planning activities, reporting, risk mitigation, and mentoring junior staff, with a mix of site and office work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience with Primavera P6 on major Power Transmission projects.
• Operational construction project experience.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies.
• Proven ability to work with operational teams to capture real time progress.
• Experience in NEC3/NEC4 contract environments.
• Knowledge of Change Management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan, structure and lead the project programme of works.
• Manage interface between programme and operations through meetings and progress reporting.
• Highlight dependencies and interfaces between stakeholders.
• Identify programme risks and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain a fully logically linked Primavera P6 programme.
• Ensure schedule is resourced and updated with execution changes.
• Provide regular updates to project staff and management.
• Mentor junior planning staff and deputise for Planning Manager.

Skills

Primavera P6

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Planning & scheduling

Progress reporting

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Senior Planner for the Lower Thames Crossing project. The role focuses on updating and maintaining the Primavera P6 programme for Power Transmission & Distribution works, coordinating with operations and stakeholders to ensure timely progress.

Responsibilities include leading planning activities, reporting, risk mitigation, and mentoring junior staff, with a mix of site and office work in the UK.