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Senior Project Planner – HV / Substations – Glasgow
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Project Planner – HV / Substations – Glasgow
A major engineering contractor delivering grid connection and high-voltage infrastructure across the UK is looking for a Senior Project Planner to join its planning and delivery team in Glasgow. This is a permanent opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant energy transition and power infrastructure projects.
You'll bring advanced programme management expertise in substation, HV/MV, and utility-scale projects, playing a critical role in the successful execution of major schemes from tender through handover.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and manage fully integrated Level 1–4 programmes for HV electrical infrastructure projects using Primavera P6
* Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Engineers, and Commercial teams to define sequencing and resource planning
* Oversee the creation and tracking of detailed construction schedules, reporting progress against key milestones
* Identify and communicate critical path activities, resource constraints, and delivery risks
* Lead on earned value analysis, forecasting, and production of weekly/monthly reports for stakeholders
* Chair schedule coordination meetings and support client-side schedule discussions and approvals
* Develop bid-stage and live project schedules to support tender planning and ongoing delivery
* Mentor junior planners and contribute to internal planning process improvements
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* 5+ years of experience as a Project Planner on HV substations, utilities, or energy infrastructure projects
* Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory); Power BI knowledge is a plus
* Strong understanding of HV/MV systems and transmission infrastructure (110kV–400kV preferred)
* Previous experience with NEC, FIDIC, or equivalent contract frameworks
* Confident managing integrated schedules across procurement, design, and construction
* Proven ability to engage with commercial, engineering, and site delivery teams
* Highly analytical with excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field preferred
* Must be based in or able to relocate to Glasgow
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary in the £70k–£80k range + comprehensive package
* Opportunity to work on high-profile grid connection projects
* Stable, long-term role in a growing team with a strong project pipeline
* Excellent training, support, and career development opportunities
* Collaborative and high-performance work culture focused on delivery excellenceBefore You Apply
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