Senior Planning Engineer

NetZero; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy organisation in the UK is seeking a Senior Programme / Planning Engineer to manage major renewable energy network projects. This role requires an expert in Primavera P6 with strong planning and communication skills to ensure successful delivery of strategic infrastructure projects. Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, annual bonus, and extensive benefits, including private medical insurance and pension contributions. Join the mission to shape the future of clean energy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

LTIP scheme

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions up to 7%

Electric car and cycle-to-work schemes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong background in capital project planning within energy, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Expert user of Primavera P6 or similar programme planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme development, analysis, and reporting for multiple large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 (or similar planning tools).
• Monitor portfolio progress, identify critical paths, and manage interdependencies between projects.

Skills

Primavera P6

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Programme / Planning Engineer – Renewable Energy Infrastructure

Are you ready to take a leading role in building the UK’s clean energy future?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Programme / Planning Manager to join a fast-growing organisation at the forefront of renewable energy development and grid transformation.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for managing and developing robust programme plans across a major portfolio of renewable energy network projects. Working at the cutting edge of the UK’s net zero transition, you’ll help ensure the delivery of strategic infrastructure that connects renewable energy to homes, businesses, and communities.

This is a high-impact position suited to an experienced programme or planning professional with strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills and a passion for making a real difference in the green energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead programme development, analysis, and reporting for multiple large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 (or similar planning tools).
• Monitor portfolio progress, identify critical paths, and manage interdependencies between projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Expert user of Primavera P6 or equivalent programme planning software.
• Strong background in capital project planning, ideally within energy, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Purpose-driven work – shape the future of clean energy and sustainable infrastructure.
• Flexible working – hybrid or remote options anywhere in the UK.
• Work-life balance – flexitime
• Competitive package – Competitive salary, annual bonus and LTIP scheme.
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance for you and your family (including mental health support)
• Pension contributions up to 7%
• Electric car and cycle-to-work schemes

Join a mission-led organisation that’s powering the UK’s renewable energy future and creating real, positive change for communities and the planet.