About the Role
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Are you a Senior Planner or Senior Planning Engineer looking for your next career move? Join Balfour Beatty Power T&D and play a leading role in delivering some of the UK’s most ambitious power and multi-utilities infrastructure projects. From the Lower Thames Crossing to major energy connections, you’ll help shape the networks that power millions – and drive the UK’s journey to Net Zero. This is your opportunity to work on nationally significant schemes, applying your planning expertise to complex, multi-disciplinary programmes. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, precision, and strategic thinking.
Location: South East (Kent/Essex, east of London)
What you’ll be doing
As a Senior Planning Engineer, you’ll take ownership of planning and scheduling across multi-disciplinary projects. You will:
* Advanced Planning & Scheduling – Develop and maintain fully resourced, logically linked programmes across all stages.
* Tender Leadership – Lead the production of compelling tender programmes and strategies that influence bid outcomes.
* Delivery Oversight – Ensure contract programmes meet commercial, technical, and operational objectives.
* Critical Path & Risk Management – Identify programme risks, assess impacts, and implement robust mitigation.
* Reporting & Insights – Provide detailed planning updates, KPIs, and data-driven insights to project leadership.
* Leadership & Mentorship – Support and mentor junior planners, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
* Stakeholder Engagement – Work with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, and Clients to drive outcomes.
* Continuous Improvement – Champion smarter planning processes, tools, and methodologies.
Who we’re looking for
We’re seeking experienced planning professionals who bring structure, clarity, and strategic foresight. You’ll need:
* A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
* Significant experience in planning for major infrastructure or energy projects.
* Advanced skills in Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject, plus Excel and reporting tools.
* Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, earned value management, QSRA, and TRA methodologies.
* A strategic and analytical mindset with proven ability to manage programme risk and opportunity.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.
* The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid delivery environment.
Why work for us
We don’t just build infrastructure – we build careers. With Balfour Beatty, you’ll benefit from:
* Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
* 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
* Up to 7% employer pension contribution
* Professional fees paid + clear chartership pathways
* Smart working with up to 40% remote flexibility
* Life assurance, EAP, and family-friendly policies
* Training & development with access to industry-leading tools and qualifications
* Opportunities to make a difference through volunteering and sustainability initiatives
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams provide engineering solutions across the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. Our in-house experts support customers from scoping and feasibility through to design, construction and ongoing maintenance.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential components of a successful workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. For more information, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. We are Disability Confident and welcome applicants with disabilities. For more information, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.
Recruitment Contacts
We are continually improving our resourcing process to be fair and inclusive. If you have feedback, please email candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
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