Senior Project Planner (Remote)

Mint Selection | B Corp; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Performance-based bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

Mint Selection | B Corp is seeking a Senior Project Planner to drive the successful delivery of cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System projects across the UK. This role will manage schedules, costs and resource plans from inception to completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, analyse variances, support baseline schedules, SIMOPS alignment and risk management, and help capture lessons learned for future projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project planning for M&E projects.
• Expert in schedule coordination, cost forecasting, and earned value.
• Strong SIMOPS and contractor schedule validation.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor full project lifecycles and report progress.
• Coordinate schedules, costs and resources with what-if scenarios.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to align timelines.
• Analyse variances and manage risk to meet deadlines and budget.
• Support baseline schedule development and lessons learned.
• Contribute to project closeout activities.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

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.