Job Title: Project Planner - Substation Project

Location: Suffolk
Working Pattern: Site-based 3 days per week (hybrid)
Sector: Power / Energy Infrastructure

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Planner to support the delivery of a major substation project in Suffolk. The role requires a highly capable, self-sufficient planner who can work independently on site, providing robust programme control, progress reporting, and planning assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update fully logic-linked project programmes using Primavera P6

• Manage and report Total Float, critical path, and programme risk to key stakeholders

• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics, including performance analysis and forecasting

• Support change control, impact assessments, and programme recovery activities

• Provide planning input aligned to NEC contracts (including compensation events and programme submissions)

• Interface closely with site teams, commercial, and project management to ensure accurate progress capture

• Produce high-quality planning reports, dashboards, and narrative commentary

• Challenge programme assumptions and provide proactive planning advice

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6

• Proven understanding of Total Float, critical path analysis, and schedule logic

• Solid experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles

• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)

• Experience working on substation, power, or major infrastructure projects

• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and operate confidently on site

• Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience with progress measurement techniques and rules of credit

• Knowledge of risk planning tools and schedule risk analysis

• Background in power transmission, distribution, or energy infrastructure projects

Working Arrangement

• 3 days per week on site in Suffolk

• Remaining days flexible / remote, subject to project requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.