Senior Project Controls Specialist Location: UK-based (Travel required) Contract Duration: June 2025 – December 2025 - likely extension Employment Type: Contract Sector: Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Power Infrastructure MRR Infrastructure is proud to partner with a leading global engineering, architecture and construction firm renowned for delivering complex energy infrastructure projects across the UK and beyond. With a focus on innovation, compliance and sustainability, the company offers a dynamic and collaborative environment in which talented professionals can thrive. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Specialist / Senior P6 Planner to join a high-performing team on critical power transmission and distribution (T&D) projects. The ideal candidate will possess robust planning expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a track record of delivering schedule and cost control in the high-voltage (HV) sector. Key Responsibilities of Senior Project Controls Specialist / Senior P6 Planner : * Develop and manage project schedules for HV substation projects, from tender through to delivery. * Collaborate with design and construction teams to build and maintain design and construction schedules. * Manage earned value performance and reporting across multiple workstreams. * Perform impact assessments of change events and delays, including implementation of agreed Compensation Events. * Support risk management processes and reporting. * Interpret technical drawings and construction sequences to support accurate planning activities. * Maintain consistent communication with internal teams and external stakeholders including clients, sub-contractors, enforcement agencies and statutory bodies. * Travel to sites as required and ensure schedule integrity is maintained in a dynamic delivery environment. * Work closely with international project controls professionals to ensure consistent reporting and planning standards. * Comply with industry and statutory safety and compliance standards, including CDM regulations. Essential Requirements of Senior Project Controls Specialist / Senior P6 Planner: * Minimum 7 years' experience in project planning, including 5 years in the HV power sector. * Proven experience creating schedules in accordance with National Grid NGET TP 193 standards. * Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. * Ability to build tender and delivery schedules from technical drawings and documentation. * Demonstrated knowledge of schedule analysis, critical path methodologies and earned value management. * Commercial awareness and understanding of project financial performance impacts. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and with external stakeholders. * Ability to work independently and manage competing project priorities. * Full UK driving licence and valid CSCS card. Desirable: * Degree-level qualification in a relevant engineering or project management discipline. * Primavera P6 certification. * Membership or engagement with relevant professional bodies