Planning Manager – Substations (Transmission & Renewables)
Location: South West / South Wales (travel required)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare
⚡ About the Opportunity
Morson Talent is partnering with a leading energy and infrastructure organisation that delivers end-to-end solutions across electricity transmission, distribution, and renewable energy.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Manager to join their Transmission & Renewables division, leading planning activities across substation projects up to 400kV. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of critical infrastructure that powers communities across the UK.
The Role
As a Planning Manager, you’ll take ownership of planning and programming for multiple substation schemes — from design and procurement through to construction and commissioning.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and maintaining robust, detailed programmes using Primavera P6.
Coordinating with Project and Construction Managers to ensure plans reflect on-site progress.
Managing detailed trackers to monitor performance and support project reporting.
Contributing to bid and tender planning, providing insight and benchmarking data.
Leading, mentoring, and developing a small team of planners.
Supporting the business with innovation, new technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is client-facing, so flexibility to travel within the region will be required.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
Proven experience planning major infrastructure or energy projects, ideally in a high-voltage (HV) or substation environment.
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and NEC contracts.
Experience leading or mentoring other planners.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
Full UK driving licence.
You’ll thrive if you’re a proactive problem-solver with a collaborative mindset, comfortable influencing at all levels — from site engineers to executive stakeholders.
What’s in It for You
Competitive salary + car allowance
Private healthcare & healthcare cash plan (for you and your family)
Discretionary bonus scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Access to EV / Hybrid car scheme
Matched pension plan and life assurance
Career development through industry-recognised training and progression pathways
Why Join
You’ll be joining a business that’s helping shape the UK’s energy future — delivering safe, sustainable, and forward-thinking infrastructure to enable the transition to Net Zero.
The company values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, creating a culture where everyone is encouraged to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Interested?
Apply today or contact Tom Cariss at Morson Talent for a confidential discussion about the role and how it could align with your career goals.
(url removed)