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.