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Project Planner - BESS and PV - UK Based
About the Company
Our client is a leading organisation in the renewable energy sector, delivering large-scale infrastructure projects that support the transition to low-carbon energy systems across the UK and Europe. They operate across the full project lifecycle — from development through to construction and operations — with a strong pipeline of utility-scale assets and an emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and high-performance delivery. This is a values-driven business that places strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering complex projects safely and effectively.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Planner to join a central PMO function supporting a portfolio of complex infrastructure and energy projects. This role is critical in ensuring project programmes are robust, accurate, and aligned with delivery objectives. You will take ownership of integrated schedules, provide programme assurance, and influence key project decisions through data-driven planning insights.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update integrated project programmes across the full lifecycle
- Review and challenge contractor programmes to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Monitor progress against baselines and identify risks, delays, and optimisation opportunities
- Conduct critical path analysis and schedule impact assessments
- Produce programme reports, dashboards, and portfolio-level insights
- Ensure alignment across multidisciplinary teams (engineering, construction, commercial, etc.)
- Support governance processes including stage gates and portfolio reviews
- Identify programme risks and support mitigation and recovery planning
- Manage programme baselines and ensure change control compliance
- Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learnt and planning best practice
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Essential Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Planner in construction, infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects.
- Advanced expertise in project planning tools (e.g. Microsoft Project).
- Strong experience developing and managing integrated project programmes.
- Solid understanding of critical path analysis and schedule reporting.
- Experience operating within structured PMO/project governance environments.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills using Excel and similar tools.
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Nice to Have
- Experience in renewable energy, Solar PV, BESS, or major infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of NEC4 contracts and programme requirements.
- Background working from a client-side perspective.
- Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Professional membership (APM, AACE, CIOB, or equivalent).
What’s Exciting About This Opportunity
- Work on high-impact infrastructure projects supporting the energy transition
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio across multiple concurrent programmes
- Strong PMO environment with mature governance and best practices
- Opportunity to influence strategic decision-making through programme insights
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary project environment
- Ongoing focus on continuous improvement and professional development
This role is going to be crucial to the companies continued growth across the UK but also the European market place. With an opportunity to have a real impact on how the team evolves.
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