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Planning Manager - HV Substations
Posted 55 minutes agoPlanning Manager – Substations (South West & South Wales)
Location: South West / South Wales (Client-facing role with travel required)
About the Opportunity
LSP's client, a major contractor in the UK energy sector, is seeking a Planning Manager to support the delivery of substation projects across the South West and South Wales. This client-facing role involves managing the planning and scheduling of works from design through to construction, ensuring programmes are robust, responsive, and aligned with project goals.
You’ll play a key role in coordinating with site teams, project managers, and bid teams to develop and maintain detailed trackers and schedules that drive performance and support future tendering.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage detailed programmes for all phases of substation projects, including design, procurement, and construction.
- Liaise with project and site teams to ensure programmes reflect real-time progress and updates.
- Produce and maintain progress trackers to support performance measurement and future bid analysis.
- Mentor and support junior planners on technical aspects of project scheduling.
- Collaborate with bid teams to provide planning input for competitive and accurate proposals.
- Attend client meetings and contribute to project reviews and handovers.
- Collect benchmarking data and manage risk, issue, and opportunity registers.
- Champion new planning techniques and technologies to support continuous improvement.
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in planning major projects within a high-voltage environment.
- Strong understanding of National Grid substation projects.
- Experience managing planning teams and mentoring junior staff.
- Proficient in Primavera P6 and familiar with NEC contract frameworks.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
- Demonstrated success in delivering change and implementing strategic initiatives.
Benefits Package
Our client offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being, including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Car allowance or access to My Car Choice salary sacrifice EV/Hybrid scheme.
- Private healthcare and health cash plan.
AJ Glogiewicz