Senior Planning Engineer HVDC required for 12 month contract starting ASAP with leading gloabal grid developer. Location: Stafford, Hybrid Duration: 12 months (Contract) Employment Type: Contract Key Responsibilities * Lead the Planning and Project Controls function on complex HVDC projects. * Develop and maintain the integrated project baseline and master schedule using Primavera P6. * Ensure timely schedule updates, resource forecasts, and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle. * Identify dependencies and proactively mitigate schedule risks. * Drive schedule performance, challenge forecasts, and support the development of recovery plans. * Provide clear schedule analytics including S-curves, resource loading, productivity, and trend analysis. * Collaborate across disciplines and leadership to optimize durations and resource allocation. * Present clear schedule status, forecasts, and recommendations at management and customer reviews. * Manage all internal and external (customer) reporting requirements. * Interface with third parties to align and maintain joint project schedules. * Support risk management through identification and tracking of schedule and cost risks. * Develop “what-if” scenarios and support EOT (Extension of Time) claims with forensic analysis. Required Qualifications & Experience * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field. * Minimum 7 years of planning/project controls experience, with at least 3 years in electrical substation projects. * Proficiency in Primavera P6 (Essential). * Experience in large-scale EPC/turnkey projects in international, multicultural environments. * Demonstrated ability to lead a project controls team. * Proven experience in schedule forensic analysis and EOT claim preparation. Preferred: * HVDC technology experience * Prior tender schedule development experience * Risk management and quantitative risk analysis knowledge