Senior Planner – Energy & Infrastructure Projects
Location: Flexible UK-wide (office & site-based hybrid options)
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 + car allowance + benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-time
About the Role
We’re recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading engineering and construction contractor delivering major energy infrastructure, transmission and distribution projects across the UK.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in complex EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) schemes that support the UK’s energy transition and long-term power security.
Company Overview
Our client is a highly respected name in the civil engineering and energy sector, known for their commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. Operating across the UK and internationally, they deliver multi-disciplinary projects in power, utilities, and energy transition markets.
With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, the business has built long-term relationships with leading energy providers and continues to grow its presence in the renewables and infrastructure space.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Planner, you’ll:
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Develop and maintain detailed, resource-loaded programmes using Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, TILOS or QSRA.
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Analyse project data to communicate work scopes clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
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Produce progress reports, dashboards, and visual planning materials.
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Contribute to the risk register and undertake programme risk analysis.
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Define planning methods, outputs, and sequencing with estimators, engineers, and the wider delivery team.
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Support the tender process with detailed schedules, temporary works, and indirect cost assessments.
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Attend bid reviews, project handovers, and progress meetings to provide professional planning insight.
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Maintain all planning documentation in an organised and auditable format.
Skills & Experience Required
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Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner on major civil engineering or construction projects.
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Background in HV Power, Transmission & Distribution, or Energy Infrastructure.
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Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, TILOS, or QSRA.
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Understanding of planning principles in both tender and delivery stages.
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Awareness of commercial and contractual interfaces between planning and project management.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary £65,000–£80,000 (DOE) + car / allowance + full benefits package
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Hybrid working and flexible locations across the UK
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Opportunity to work on high-profile national infrastructure projects
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Long-term career progression within a growing energy and utilities business
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Senior Planner, Construction Planner, or Project Controls professional with a background in Energy, Power, or Infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your planning career with a forward-thinking, industry-leading organisation