We are seeking an experienced Lead Planner to support the delivery of a major 400kV National Grid substation project in Teesside. This is a high‑profile infrastructure scheme forming part of the UK’s energy transition and grid upgrade programme. This is a key role requiring a planner who can operate at both strategic and detailed levels, with the ability to build a programme from concept through to construction, ensuring alignment across all project phases.
Role Responsibilities
* Lead the development and maintenance of the integrated master programme
* Act as the planning lead from pre‑construction through to delivery
* To drive the programme strategy, key milestones and critical path management
* Provide scenario planning and programme analysis
* Support project teams in risk identification, change management and specifically programme reporting
Key Requirements
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience across the full project lifecycle on a major infrastructure multidisciplinary project within the UK, specifically:
* Proven experience working from optioneering / feasibility stage through to delivery
* Strong capability in building programmes from first principles, including:
o Development of fully integrated project programmes
o Incorporation of all key phases:
+ Consenting and planning applications
+ Design development
+ Procurement strategy
+ Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)
+ Construction and commissioning
o Experience developing and managing the critical path / programme pathway
o Ability to coordinate and integrate:
+ Planning applications and approvals processes
+ Multi-disciplinary design inputs
+ Supply chain and procurement timelines
o Advanced proficiency in:
+ Level 4 and Level 5 programmes
+ Logic linking, sequencing, and programme optimisation
o Strong stakeholder engagement across:
+ Client (National Grid or similar)
+ Design teams
+ Delivery partners
+ Regulatory bodies
Qualifications and Background
* Must hold a technical qualification, ideally a degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g. Engineering, Physics, Construction Management, or similar) and have worked in the field.
* Demonstrable technical understanding to support planning across complex engineering / infrastructure projects
* Previous experience on high‑voltage substation or power transmission projects (275kV / 400kV) in the UK would be advantageous
* Background working with Tier 1 contractors or National Grid frameworks (ETP, RIIO, etc.)
* Familiarity with NEC contracts on major infrastructure or energy projects
If you are interested in this opportunity then kindly submit your CV here now.
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