Senior Planner

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Are you ready to take your planning expertise to the next level? Our client, a leading organization in the utilities sector, is seeking two dynamic Senior Planners to join their team on a temporary basis for 6 months. This is your chance to contribute to a cleaner, greener future while ensuring the secure transport of gas across Great Britain!

Role: Senior Planner

Duration: 6 Months (extension options)

Location: Remote (Must be prepared to travel)

Rate: £450 per day (umbrella)

About the Role:

As a Senior Planner, you will play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and assuring high-quality project schedules for our clients ambitious net zero portfolio. You'll lead a team of Planning Engineers and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Planning Engineers, ensuring robust and consistent planning across projects.
• Develop and maintain an integrated program that covers all projects within the net zero initiative.
• Utilize planning software (e.g., Primavera P6) to create detailed, logically linked project schedules.
• Conduct critical path analysis, baseline, float analysis, and progress tracking to maintain schedule integrity.
• Manage project control processes, including risk management, earned value, and change control.
• Prepare insightful dashboards and reporting packs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure contractor compliance with NEC and works information during project delivery.
• Conduct impact assessments for early warnings or change events from the supply chain or Project Managers .

Essential Qualifications:

• Qualified in engineering, project controls, construction management, or a related discipline, or possess relevant experience.
• Significant experience in project planning within infrastructure, utilities, or capital-intensive environments.
• Advanced proficiency in project planning software, particularly Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of integrated project controls, including earned value management and risk management.
• Proven experience in conducting schedule risk analysis and change impact assessments.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Hold a current full UK driving licence.
• Membership in a professional organization (e.g., APM, IET) is desirable.

What We Offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work on transformative projects aimed at decarbonising the energy system.
• A supportive team environment where your expertise will be valued and nurtured.
• The chance to make a real impact on the future of energy in the UK.
• Driving Requirement:
• A valid UK driving licence is essential as you will be required to travel to various project sites.

Join us in securing Britain's energy and driving forward our commitment to a sustainable future! If you are passionate about project planning and ready to lead in an innovative sector, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now! Embrace the challenge and be a part of our journey towards a cleaner, greener future.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.