Senior Project Planner (Remote)

Mint Selection | B Corp; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Pension scheme

Performance-based bonus

LTIP

Job summary

Mint Selection | B Corp is seeking a Senior Project Planner to support Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK. You will oversee project lifecycles from inception to close, coordinating schedules, costs, and resources while driving risk mitigation and strategic reporting.

The role requires extensive experience in M&E project planning, strong expertise in earned value management and SIMOPS, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and PowerBI.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in project planning within M&E projects.
• Strong expertise in schedule coordination, cost forecasting, and earned value management.
• Solid understanding of SIMOPS, contractor schedule validation, and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor full project lifecycles, reporting progress to senior leadership and project managers.
• Coordinate schedules, costs, and resource models, including what-if scenarios to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to align timelines and validate contractor schedules.
• Analyse schedule and cost variances, ensure SIMOPS compliance, and recommend corrective actions to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Support progress reporting, baseline schedule development, and risk management processes.

Skills

Schedule coordination

Earned value management

Risk analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Proactive mindset

Tools

Primavera P6

PowerBI

Job description

Our client, a renowned Independent Power Producer (IPP), is seeking a Senior Project Planner to support the successful delivery of cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK. This role is instrumental in ensuring seamless project execution from inception through to completion, contributing directly to the clean energy transition.

The Company:

Our client operates at the forefront of renewable energy, delivering transformative infrastructure projects that support the UK’s net-zero ambitions. They offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and monitor full project lifecycles, reporting progress to senior leadership and project managers.
• Coordinate schedules, costs, and resource models, including developing “what-if” scenarios to mitigate project risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to align timelines and validate contractor schedules.
• Analyse schedule and cost variances, ensure SIMOPS compliance, and recommend corrective actions to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Support progress reporting, baseline schedule development, and risk management processes.
• Contribute to lessons learned documentation and project closeout activities.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of proven experience in project planning within Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) projects.
• Strong expertise in schedule coordination, cost forecasting, and earned value management.
• Solid understanding of SIMOPS, contractor schedule validation, and risk analysis.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and PowerBI.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive mindset with a strong focus on delivering high-impact renewable energy projects.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus and LTIP
• Hybrid working arrangement with flexible structure
• Pension scheme
• Opportunity to work on high-profile BESS projects shaping the UK energy transition
• Career growth within a sustainability-focused organisation

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Our client is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunities. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, supporting the development of diverse teams driving the global energy transition.