Project Planning Engineer - HV Substation Projects
Job description
We are a leading manufacturer of transformers and high-voltage circuit breakers, delivering advanced power transmission solutions to utility companies and EPC contractors worldwide. With a growing portfolio of projects across the UK, we are looking for an experienced P6 Planner/Project Planning Engineer to support successful project delivery through robust planning and schedule control.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and control detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for transformer and HV circuit breaker projects
Create WBS structures, activity logic, baselines, and resource-loaded schedules
Monitor progress, analyze critical paths, and identify schedule risks and variances
Prepare look-ahead schedules, recovery plans, and delay impact analyses
Collect progress data from engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and site teams
Work closely with Project Managers to ensure schedule alignment and forecast accuracy
Support change management by assessing schedule impacts of variations
Produce weekly and monthly planning reports, progress curves, and KPIs
Ensure planning and reporting meet client, contractual, and internal requirements
Requirements
Minimum 5 years’ experience in project planning or project controls
Mandatory proficiency in Primavera P6
Experience in power, electrical, HV, or heavy engineering projects preferred
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills
Fluent English (native level preferred)
UK citizen or permanent resident preferred