Strategic Planning Lead – Substation Projects (Remote)

Balfour Beatty plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 days annual leave

Company car or car allowance

Pension contributions

Professional fees and chartership

Smart working with remote flexibility

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Power T&D in Leeds is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee strategic planning and scheduling of multiple construction projects, aligning with corporate goals and delivering efficient timelines. You will lead the planning team, develop programs and baselines, manage contracts and resources, and provide data-driven insights to optimise performance across the Substations portfolio.

The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and career development within the UK

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset for planning and data analysis.
• Strong communication across teams and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Experience with scheduling and planning tools in construction.

Responsibilities

• Identify planning scope, constraints, and contract requirements for programme.
• Lead tender planning, define sequence and methodology with the planning team.
• Develop and maintain programs, planning philosophy, and status reports.
• Guide the Senior Planner and team on Contract Programme delivery.
• Present and evaluate critical path, baselines, and change control processes.
• Manage resources, contracts, and data to improve project performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA

Job description

Balfour Beatty Power T&D in Leeds is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee strategic planning and scheduling of multiple construction projects, aligning with corporate goals and delivering efficient timelines. You will lead the planning team, develop programs and baselines, manage contracts and resources, and provide data-driven insights to optimise performance across the Substations portfolio.

The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and career development within the UK