Planning Engineer - Windfarm - Norwich
Meet Our Recruiter
Luke Kinsey
About the Role
Job Title - Planning Engineer - Power Transmission & Distribution
Location: Norwich, UK (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary - Up to £70,000 plus an excellent package
Client
Our client is delivering a major infrastructure project - the Norwich Main Grid Park and associated systems - which includes key elements of a wind farm and a substation connected to the National Grid. As of April 2024, the project involved laying 35 miles of onshore cabling from the coast to a new converter station near Norwich, forming part of the Ørsted Hornsea 3 wind farm development. This flagship project also features a large-scale converter station and battery storage system to support renewable energy integration.
About the Role
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Engineer to join their growing Power Transmission & Distribution business. If you're passionate about delivering high-impact infrastructure projects and have strong experience in planning and scheduling, this is your opportunity to be part of something truly transformative.
We're looking for a motivated planning professional with a strong background in construction scheduling and resource management. Experience using Primavera P6 and working on substation or transmission projects is highly desirable.
Why Join Our Client?
- Be part of a £192M renewable energy project powering the UK's future
- Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking team
- Play a key role in driving sustainable energy solutions
What You'll Be Doing
- Ensure all programme content complies with planning procedures and company standards
- Identify planning scope, major constraints, and contractual obligations
- Develop strategic, optimized methodologies for design, procurement, and delivery
- Produce detailed planning documentation including tender programmes, reports, and presentations
- Manage and maintain contract programmes post-award, including baseline updates and change control
- Analyse and communicate the project critical path to project teams
- Oversee resource planning (labour, plant, materials) to optimise cost and efficiency
- Support contract management through monitoring subcontractor performance
- Provide strategic planning oversight and mentorship to junior planners
- Generate project data and KPIs to track performance and support decision-making
What We're Looking For
- Proficiency with project planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, ASTA)
- Strong knowledge of construction project management methodologies
- Deep experience in developing and managing complex construction schedules
- Understanding of tender and contract documentation and various contract types
- Familiarity with project risk assessment tools (TRA, QSRA, etc.)
- Proven ability to manage relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
- Previous experience in leading planning for large infrastructure or energy projects
Be part of a high-impact project shaping the future of energy in the UK. Apply now and take your planning career to the next level with our client.
