Senior Project Planner (Remote)

Mint Selection | B Corp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus and LTIP

Pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Mint Selection | B Corp is seeking a skilled Senior Planner to join their Planning team in the Greater London area. You will oversee project lifecycles for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution. The ideal candidate has proven experience in mechanical and electrical project planning, with strong expertise in schedule coordination and risk analysis. This role offers a competitive salary of £85,000–£95,000 depending on experience, alongside benefits like hybrid working and a bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project planning for Mechanical and Electrical projects.
• Expertise in schedule coordination, cost forecasting, and earned value management.
• Strong knowledge of SIMOPS and contractor schedule validation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor project lifecycles, reporting to senior leadership.
• Coordinate schedules, costs, and resource models.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project planning for Mechanical and Electrical projects

Schedule coordination

Cost forecasting

Earned value management

SIMOPS knowledge

Risk analysis

Proficiency with Primavera P6

Proficiency with PowerBI

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Senior Planner Opportunity in Renewable Energy

Are you a skilled Senior Project Planner who's been looking to break into the world of clean energy? A renowned IPP is looking to grow their Planning team to support cutting‑edge Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK, ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and monitor project lifecycles, reporting to senior leadership and project managers.
• Coordinate schedules, costs, and resource models, creating ‘what‑if’ scenarios to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to align timelines and validate contractor schedules.
• Analyse variances, ensure SIMOPS compliance, and recommend actions to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Support progress reporting, risk management, and baseline schedule development.
• Contribute to lessons learned and project closeout processes.

What They’re Looking For

• Proven experience in project planning for Mechanical and Electrical projects.
• Expertise in schedule coordination, cost forecasting, and earned value management.
• Strong knowledge of SIMOPS, contractor schedule validation, and risk analysis.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and PowerBI.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on delivering high‑impact renewable energy projects.

Why Join Them

• Be part of transformative BESS projects shaping the UK’s energy transition.
• Competitive salary (£85,000–£95,000 DOE) + bonus and LTIP (hybrid working, pension, bonus).
• Opportunity to grow with a forward‑thinking team committed to sustainability.