Senior Project Planner (Remote)

Mint Selection | B Corp; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Pension scheme

Bonus potential / LTIP

Job summary

Mint Selection | B Corp is seeking a Senior Project Planner to drive scheduling, cost controls and risk management for cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK. You will partner with M&E engineers, contractors and leadership to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining safety and quality.

The role requires 10+ years in project planning, strong EV, SIMOPS experience, and expert use of Primavera P6 and PowerBI to forecast performance and report progress to senior

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project planning experience in M&E.
• Expert in schedule coordination, cost forecasting and EV.
• Strong SIMOPS knowledge and contractor schedule validation.
• Proficient with Primavera P6 and PowerBI.

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 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.
• Support progress reporting, baseline schedule development, and risk management processes.
• Contribute to lessons learned documentation and project closeout activities.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Earned value management

SIMOPS

Primavera P6

PowerBI

Stakeholder management

Communication

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.