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Planning Manager - HV Substations

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South West / South Wales - United KingdomPermanent
Sectors:Transmission RecruitmentJob Reference: 9796

Planning 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.
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