Lead Planner

We are seeking an experienced Lead Planner to support the delivery of a major 400kV National Grid substation project in Teesside. This is a high profile infrastructure scheme forming part of the UK's energy transition and grid upgrade programme. This is a key role requiring a planner who can operate at both strategic and detailed levels, with the ability to build a programme from concept through to construction, ensuring alignment across all project phases.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the integrated master programme
• Act as the planning lead from pre construction through to delivery
• To drive the programme strategy, key milestones and critical path management
• Provide scenario planning and programme analysis
• Support project teams in risk identification, change management and specifically programme reporting

Key Requirements

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate experience across the full project lifecycle on a major infrastructure multidisciplinary project within the UK , specifically:

• Proven experience working from optioneering / feasibility stage through to delivery
• Strong capability in building programmes from first principles, including:
  • Development of fully integrated project programmes
  • Incorporation of all key phases:
    • Consenting and planning applications
    • Design development
    • Procurement strategy
    • Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)
    • Construction and commissioning
  • Experience developing and managing the critical path / programme pathway
  • Ability to coordinate and integrate:
    • Planning applications and approvals processes
    • Multi-disciplinary design inputs
    • Supply chain and procurement timelines
  • Advanced proficiency in:
    • Level 4 and Level 5 programmes
    • Logic linking, sequencing, and programme optimisation
  • Strong stakeholder engagement across:
    • Client (National Grid or similar)
    • Design teams
    • Delivery partners
    • Regulatory bodies

Qualifications and Background

• Must hold a technical qualification, ideally a degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g. Engineering, Physics, Construction Management, or similar) and have worked in the field.
• Demonstrable technical understanding to support planning across complex engineering / infrastructure projects
• Previous experience on high voltage substation or power transmission projects (275kV / 400kV) in the UK would be advantageous
• Background working with Tier 1 contractors or National Grid frameworks (ETP, RIIO, etc.)
• Familiarity with NEC contracts on major infrastructure or energy projects

If you are interested in this opportunity then kindly submit your CV here now.