Planning Manager

Planning Managers – High Voltage Energy Infrastructure

Location: Scotland (Hybrid) – Isle of Skye, Elgin, or Dundee

Salary: £90,000 – £120,000 + benefits (Permanent)

Contract Rate: £600 – £675 per day (Inside IR35)

A leading consultancy supporting a major UK energy and infrastructure programme is seeking experienced Planning Managers to join their team. This role will be integral to the successful delivery of complex high-voltage energy projects across the UK.

The position sits within a high-profile delivery environment focused on large-scale power and utilities infrastructure, including substations, overhead line systems, and transmission and distribution networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee planning activities across major energy infrastructure programmes
• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules
• Ensure planning processes support effective project delivery strategies
• Coordinate planning functions across multidisciplinary project teams
• Provide clear reporting and schedule analysis to support programme performance

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Planning Manager or Lead Planner within infrastructure or energy sectors
• Strong background in high-voltage projects, including substations, overhead lines, or transmission and distribution networks
• Experience leading planning teams or managing planning across large programmes
• Good understanding of NEC contract frameworks
• Background working with contractors, utilities, or engineering consultancies
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £90,000 – £120,000 or £600 – £675 per day (Inside IR35)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to contribute to major UK energy infrastructure projects
• Long-term project pipeline within a growing consultancy environment

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and a member of the team will be in contact.

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