Senior Planning Engineer

Senior Planning Engineer Location: Warrington (North West) Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 Car Allowance Bonus Benefits We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor for a Senior Planning Engineer to join their expanding Energy division. This is a prime opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering substation and major energy infrastructure projects across the UK. The Role This is an exceptional chance to take ownership of planning activities on major energy projects as a Senior Planning Engineer, particularly within the transmission and distribution sector. The role will focus on supporting substation works for key clients, including National Grid , with full project lifecycle involvement from tender through to project close. As a Senior Planner, you’ll be a crucial part of the pre-construction and delivery teams, contributing directly to the development and management of integrated project schedules. You’ll also interface regularly with client teams, supporting strategic planning across a growing national portfolio. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 Building a programme from Pre-construction, through to the delivery and final commissioning and handover to the client. Engage with delivery teams and integrate site constraints into the changes into the programme Support stakeholder meetings and client presentations Conduct regular progress updates and maintain accurate planning reports Implement schedule change control processes and impact assessments Ideal Background We are seeking candidates with a solid planning background in heavy civil engineering (£10m schemes), ideally linked to the energy sectors (Sub Stations, Overhead lines, HV Cabling etc) A strong understanding of programme development, scheduling tools, and project interfaces within regulated utility environments is essential. Essential: A degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline is preferred . Candidates with an HNC or equivalent qualification will also be considered, provided they have demonstrable relevant industry experience. Proven Planning experience in creating and delivering a Programme. Full driving license PLEASE NOTE You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position. If you are interested in this position, please apply for this advert or contact Ramsey Sharma via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on 01332 653 911 All correspondence will be handled with the strictest confidence.

Location: Warrington, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/15/2025