Senior Planner - Suffolk/Remote - Energy Sector
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Walker Sime
Senior Planner
Infrastructure Energy Sector
Full Time 2 days per week in Suffolk 3 days remote
Competitive Package
The power of planning meets the future of energy.
Weve just secured an exciting opportunity on a nationally significant infrastructure projectand were looking for a Senior Planner to join our commercial team at Walker Sime.
This is a key role on a major electricity transmission scheme designed to improve network capacity reliability and sustainability across the East of England. Spanning several counties the project includes the construction of new overhead lines the removal of existing infrastructure and the development of new substations and underground cablesall as part of a long-term upgrade to the UKs national energy infrastructure.
Youll be embedded in the commercial team ensuring the project is delivered on time on budget and with full alignment between the programme and commercial strategy. This is a newly created positionif successful it could pave the way for similar roles across several other high-profile energy projects.
The Role
- Lead project planning and scheduling as part of the commercial function
- Build and maintain detailed programmes using Primavera P6
- Conduct programme delay analysis and assess Compensation Events (CEs)
- Integrate all programme elements in line with NEC contract mechanisms (Clause 31 & 32 EWNs PMIs)
- Analyse completion and sectional completion dates including implications for delay damages
- Provide cost and resource loading within P6 to support commercial reporting
- Collaborate closely with commercial leads to ensure the programme supports cost control and forecasting
- Help shape a new approach to integrated planning across major energy projects
About You
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and programme delay analysis
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts particularly Clauses 31 and 32
- Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of how programme impacts cost and risk
- Experience in the energy sector ideally with overhead lines substations or cables
- A proactive solution-focused mindset with the confidence to shape new ways of working
Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic high-impact role within a growing infrastructure team. Youll play a key part in a nationally important project thats shaping the UKs energy futurewhile also influencing how planning and commercial integration is delivered across Walker Sime.
The Walker Sime Promise
Join Walker Sime and be part of a company that values people as much as projects. We offer:
- Exciting career-defining projects
- A collaborative people-first culture
- Real opportunities for professional growth
- A healthy work-life balance
We are proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and foster a culture of respect innovation and equal opportunity.
Interested
Were moving fastget in touch today to find out more or apply directly.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
