Senior Planning Engineer - Substations

Balfour Beatty; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Planning Engineer, where your expertise will shape critical infrastructure projects. In this role, you will lead the creation of detailed construction schedules, mentor junior planners, and ensure project delivery aligns with timelines and resource optimization. With a commitment to professional development and a range of benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that support communities and economies. Embrace the chance to work in a hybrid environment while making a significant difference in the power transmission and distribution sector.

Benefits

Company Car

Hybrid Working Options

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Company DC Pension Scheme

Opportunities for Professional Qualifications

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of construction project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing complex construction project schedules.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to align planning strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

ASTA

Job description

About the role

Join Balfour Beatty as a Senior Planning Engineer - Substations (Power T&D Team). Apollo Project Site near Avonmouth | Office-based with Flexible Work-from-Home Option

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team is delivering critical infrastructure that powers the UK, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join us on the Apollo project near Avonmouth.

As a Senior Planning Engineer - Substations, you will develop and manage complex construction project schedules, working closely with site teams and project managers to ensure resource optimization, adherence to timelines, and successful project delivery.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Leading the creation and oversight of detailed construction schedules and programmes
• Implementing advanced planning and scheduling techniques to improve efficiency
• Mentoring junior planners and supporting team development
• Integrating time, cost, and resource planning into project delivery
• Collaborating with stakeholders to align planning strategies with project goals
• Identifying and mitigating risks to timelines or deliverables

What you'll be doing

• Ensuring programme content complies with planning procedures and guidance
• Identifying planning scope, constraints, contract requirements, and factors affecting the programme
• Developing strategic and optimized sequences and methodologies for tendering, ensuring efficient design, procurement, and construction strategies
• Producing comprehensive planning deliverables, including programs, reports, and presentations, with a focus on accuracy and strategic insight
• Managing the Contract Programme at the contract stage, collaborating closely with the Planning/Project Lead
• Analyzing project critical path, advising the team on corrective actions, and maintaining project baselines
• Managing labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives
• Monitoring and resolving issues related to contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
• Providing strategic planning oversight and mentoring less experienced planners
• Producing project data and KPIs to track progress and support data-driven decisions

Who we're looking for

• Proficiency with project management tools such as Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6, or ASTA
• Strong understanding of construction project management principles and methodologies
• Expertise in project scheduling and management of complex schedules
• Knowledge of tender and contract documents and specifications
• Experience with risk management tools like TRA, QSRA, etc.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven track record in leading planning efforts for construction projects

Why work for us

We deliver impactful projects under challenging conditions, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure and public spaces that support communities and economies.

We support our staff's professional development, including reimbursing professional membership fees, and offer a range of benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 37.5-hour workweek, Monday to Friday
• Company DC pension scheme (up to 5% EE, 7% ER)
• Company car
• Hybrid working options
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional qualifications
• Employee assistance program
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year

About us

Our teams deliver a range of services supporting power supply reliability globally, from small schemes to major projects. We work with regional and international electricity network owners, providing solutions across overhead lines, tunnels, distribution networks, and substations. Our expertise spans all project phases, from feasibility to maintenance, supported by innovative solutions and industry-leading resources.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and memberships supporting this goal, and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, including armed forces personnel and individuals with disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and signatories to various inclusion initiatives.