Senior Planner – Power Transmission
Cambridge (Hybrid Working)

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner and a Lead Planner to support the delivery of major high-voltage transmission and grid infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and controlling integrated project schedules across substations, overhead lines (OHL), underground cables, and grid connection programmes (132kV–400kV+).

If you thrive in complex, regulated environments and enjoy combining technical expertise with strategic planning leadership — this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Schedule Development & Integration

* Develop and maintain Level 3–5 integrated schedules

* Build logic-linked, resource-loaded programmes using Primavera P6

* Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning & outage plans

* Align programmes with regulatory milestones and client requirements

Planning Governance & Controls

* Apply structured WBS and planning standards

* Ensure compliance with NEC / FIDIC contract requirements

* Manage baselines and change control processes

* Support stage-gate and assurance reviews

Progress & Performance Management

* Lead monthly updates and critical path analysis

* Monitor float erosion, risks, and constraints

* Produce earned value metrics (SPI / CPI)

* Provide mitigation strategies and early warnings

Risk & Scenario Analysis

* Conduct Monte Carlo schedule risk analysis

* Develop what-if and recovery programmes

* Analyse outage windows, access constraints, and seasonal impacts

* Support delay analysis and claims where required

Stakeholder Engagement

* Work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, and site leadership

* Present performance updates at governance forums

* Interface with client planning teams and regulatory stakeholders

* Integrate supply chain schedules

Essential Project Environment Experience:

* High-voltage transmission (132kV–400kV+)

* Overhead line construction & refurbishment

* Substation builds (AIS / GIS)

* Underground cable installation

* Grid connection projects

* National Grid / utility framework environments

We are committed to equal opportunities and actively promote diversity across our teams. We believe innovation comes from different perspectives — and we welcome yours.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of UK grid infrastructure from Cambridge in a hybrid capacity, apply now