Senior Planning Manager

Senior Planning Manager - Renewables

Are you an experienced Senior Planner with a passion for renewable energy? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering consultancy for a Senior Planning Manager. This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the world's most prestigious and high-value infrastructure projects in the renewable energy sector, all while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote role from anywhere in the UK.

PLEASE READ THE BELOW REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING.

About the Role:

As a Senior Planning Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing, monitoring, and integrating project schedules to ensure efficient project execution. You will work closely with various teams, including Projects and Turnaround Planning, Operations, Engineering & Maintenance, Process Development, Procurement & Contracts, and Construction. Your strategic input will be vital in aligning schedules across all construction projects and establishing best practices from a Project Controls perspective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in Interactive Planning and Construction Lean Planning Sessions to develop comprehensive schedules.
• Ensure alignment between Engineering, Procurement, and Construction plans with the Integrated Primavera Master Project Schedules.
• Support forward planning during early project stages using preliminary concept and design information.
• Develop Construction Scheduling Templates using historical benchmarking data.
• Identify resources and man-hours required for project activities and maintain accurate estimates.
• Ensure Field Performance updates are captured accurately in Project Schedules.
• Perform schedule analysis, including critical path and slippage analysis, and assist in developing recovery plans.
• Prepare consistent planning/scheduling reports against Baseline targets.
• Account for approved change orders and analyze their impact on the project.

Essential Criteria:

• Senior level planner with team leadership experience.
• Extensive experience in renewables, power generation, or power transmission/distribution.
• Experience in construction (design or build) of capital projects such as facilities or critical infrastructure.
• Right to work in the UK.

Nice to Haves:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Understanding of Isometric drawings and Engineering 3D Models.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the chance to be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where your contributions are valued equally. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real difference, with the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life. Our client is committed to supporting your ambitions outside of work, offering flexible and remote working options tailored to your needs.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in the renewable energy sector, apply now and be part of a team that is driving the future of sustainable energy.