Senior Planning Engineer – Power Transmission (Hybrid)

Balfour Beatty plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Smart working & flexible working

25 days annual leave

Pension with employer contribution

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer based in Leeds to support delivery of major transmission and substation projects across the UK. The role blends office, home and site-based work, contributing to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions while working in a high-performing team.

You will develop and manage fully resourced programmes, lead planning activities across tender and delivery, and mentor junior planners. Strong NEC contract knowledge and advanced planning tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Experience in planning major infrastructure, utilities, power or energy projects.
• Strong proficiency with planning tools and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fully resourced project programmes across lifecycle.
• Lead planning activities across tender, pre-construction and delivery phases.
• Prepare tender programmes and planning strategies for projects.
• Analyse programme performance and implement mitigation measures.
• Provide planning reports, dashboards and KPIs to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior planners and drive continuous improvement in planning processes.

Skills

Primavera P6

Asta PowerProject

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Earned value management

Programme risk management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership of planning teams

Education

Engineering/Construction Mgmt degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer based in Leeds to support delivery of major transmission and substation projects across the UK. The role blends office, home and site-based work, contributing to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions while working in a high-performing team.

You will develop and manage fully resourced programmes, lead planning activities across tender and delivery, and mentor junior planners. Strong NEC contract knowledge and advanced planning tools are essential.