Senior Project Planner

Berkshire Talent Partnership; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that is at the forefront of renewable energy development. As a Senior Project Planner, you will play a pivotal role in the successful execution of major energy infrastructure projects. This position offers the chance to lead a dedicated team while optimizing workflows and ensuring project timelines are met. Your expertise in project planning and scheduling will be crucial in driving operational success in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the green energy transition, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on large complex projects in energy or renewables.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 for managing project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans in collaboration with teams.
• Monitor project performance and deliver insightful reports.

Skills

Project Planning

Scheduling

Progress Tracking

Reporting

Continuous Improvement

Critical Path Analysis

Analytical Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Project Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing renewable energy developers

An industry-leading organisation delivering some of the most exciting energy infrastructure projects in the UK is expanding its team. They are looking for an experienced Senior Project Planner to support their growing portfolio of projects and help drive operational success.

As Senior Project Planner, you will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth execution of projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, your expertise will drive efficiency, accuracy, and project momentum within a diverse and expanding portfolio.

You will lead a small team while remaining hands-on, actively shaping project plans, tracking progress, and optimising workflows to ensure successful delivery in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a client-side position offering the opportunity to work at the forefront of renewable energy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Work closely with engineering, project management, and construction teams to develop well-structured, realistic project plans.
• Scheduling: Maintain and optimise detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring resource allocation is effective and project timelines are met.
• Progress Tracking: Establish clear tracking mechanisms to monitor project performance, identifying and addressing deviations proactively.
• Reporting: Deliver insightful reports on key performance metrics, milestones achieved, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process enhancement opportunities to drive efficiency and best practices within project planning and execution.
• Critical Path Analysis: Conduct detailed evaluations to highlight time-sensitive activities and inform strategic decision-making.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience working on large complex projects within the energy, renewables or infrastructure market
• Background in client-side roles, consultancy, construction, or EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) environments.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, with a demonstrated track record of managing schedules for high-level engineering projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements while managing multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and high attention to detail in project planning and progress tracking.

This opportunity provides a rewarding career path, working on cutting-edge renewable energy projects that contribute to the UK’s green energy transition.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy, Construction, and Electric Power Generation

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