Senior Planner – National Grid – South East

Company: Progressive Global Energy
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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Planner (Primavera P6) – Energy / Transmission

London & South East (Hybrid) £650/day (Umbrella – Inside IR35) 12 Months | ASAP Start

Overview

We’re recruiting for an experienced Senior Planner to support a major UK transmission infrastructure project, part of a wider grid upgrade programme across London and the South East.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage programmes using Primavera P6
  • Build construction schedules (resources, outages, consents, wayleaves)
  • Monitor progress and produce weekly reporting
  • Support EVM (CPI/SPI), risk, and change management
  • Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers & Commercial teams
  • Ensure compliance with NEC contracts
  • Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Senior Planner in energy, utilities, or infrastructure
  • Strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills
  • Experience with NEC contracts & Earned Value Management
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Desirable:

  • National Grid / transmission experience
  • OHL (Overhead Lines) background
  • Details

  • Hybrid: 3 days on-site
  • 45 hours/week (08:00-17:00)
  • Inside IR35 (Umbrella/PAYE only)
  • Why Apply?

  • High-profile UK infrastructure project
  • Strong pipeline within the energy sector
  • Immediate start available
  • Posted: July 7th, 2026