Senior Planning Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor is looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to manage planning activities on significant energy projects in the UK, especially within the transmission and distribution sector. You'll develop integrated project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 and collaborate with client teams, playing a crucial role from tender through project close-out.

Qualifications

• Extensive project planning experience with a principal contractor.
• Expert in Oracle Primavera P6 (Critical Path Method scheduling).
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.
• Conduct regular progress updates and maintain accurate planning reports.
• Implement schedule change control processes and impact assessments.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Risk identification

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

Senior Planner – Substation HVDC Infrastructure Power Projects

Location: West Midlands (Coventry)

Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor for a Senior Planning Engineer to join their expanding Energy division. This is a prime opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering substation and major energy infrastructure projects across the UK.

The Role

This is an exceptional chance to take ownership of planning activities on major energy projects as a Senior Planning Engineer, particularly within the transmission and distribution sector. The role will focus on supporting substation works for key clients, including Grid, with full project lifecycle involvement from tender through to project close.

As a Senior Planner, you’ll be a crucial part of the pre-construction and delivery teams, contributing directly to the development and management of integrated project schedules. You’ll also interface regularly with client teams, supporting strategic planning across a growing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6
• Produce fully logic-linked programmes at all stages of the project lifecycle
• Engage with delivery teams and integrate site constraints into robust programmes
• Support stakeholder meetings and client presentations
• Conduct regular progress updates and maintain accurate planning reports
• Implement schedule change control processes and impact assessments
• Support risk identification and programme workshops

Ideal Background

We are seeking candidates with a solid planning background in the infrastructure or energy sectors, ideally with hands-on experience supporting substation, transmission, or distribution projects. A strong understanding of programme development, scheduling tools, and project interfaces within regulated utility environments is essential.

Essential:

• Extensive project planning experience with a principal contractor, ideally on projects delivered for Grid, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), or other major UK utility clients
• Expert in Oracle Primavera P6 (Critical Path Method scheduling)
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle planning (from tender to close-out)
• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline is . Candidates with an HNC or equivalent qualification will also be considered, provided they have demonstrable relevant industry experience.

PLEASE NOTE

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.

If you are interested in this position, please apply for this advert or contact Ramsey Sharma via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on 01332 653 911

All correspondence will be handled with the strictest confidence.