Climate17 are working with one of Europe’s largest independent power producers who operate a significant portfolio of renewable energy projects across the UK, Europe and the USA. They are actively searching for a Senior Planning Engineer to join their Growth Business Unit, based in Edinburgh, to develop and manage integrated project schedules (from Level 1 up to Level 5) from baseline definition through periodic updates. Responsibilities Set, monitor and control schedule baselines, ensuring alignment between planned activities, actual progress and approved milestones. Perform critical path analysis, identify delays and risks, and provide reliable forecasts of key milestones and project completion dates. Monitor planning performance using appropriate progress measurement techniques, including schedule KPIs, S-curves and earned value analysis. Prepare recovery schedules, mitigation plans and time impact analyses to support decision-making related to delays or changes. Coordinate planning inputs across departments. Review EPC Contractors’ planning deliverables, ensuring logic integrity, realism and compliance with contractual requirements. Lead planning review meetings and ensure effective follow-up of planning-related actions. Produce clear planning reports, including progress status, risks and forecasts, for project teams and management. Apply and contribute to the continuous improvement of planning methodologies, tools and standards. Requirements Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Minimum 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in project planning and scheduling. Solid experience in project planning and scheduling within EPC, infrastructure, energy or industrial projects; experience in renewable energy projects is considered a strong plus. Proven capability in managing integrated schedules, baseline control and progress monitoring. Strong knowledge of CPM, progress measurement and schedule performance analysis. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project - Experience with Planisware is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Structured, detail-oriented approach with the ability to maintain a high-level project view. Clear communication skills and confidence in interacting with multiple stakeholders. Proactive, reliable and results-oriented mindset Fluent English is required. Location : Edinburgh About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.