Lead Planning Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Planning Engineer to oversee project planning and scheduling activities for a major power project. The role will provide leadership to planning teams across multiple sites, ensuring robust project controls, accurate reporting, and alignment with project objectives.

Location: Newcastle (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Contractor (Outside IR35)

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain the master project schedule, covering all phases of the Project.

* Coordinate planning input from engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.

* Ensure project plans reflect key milestones for converter stations, interconnectors, and electrical infrastructure.

* Monitor critical path, progress, and productivity, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.

* Lead a small team of planners, providing guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance.

* Interface with client and stakeholders on schedule performance and reporting.

* Work effectively within a joint venture/consortium environment, aligning planning deliverables with partner organisations.

Qualifications & Experience

* Degree in Engineering or related field (preferred).

* 10+ years’ experience in project planning / controls within large infrastructure or power projects.

* Strong knowledge of Electrical system, converter stations, substations, and transmission & distribution systems.

* Experience working on projects delivered by joint ventures or consortia.

* Proficient in Primavera P6/Power BI

* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills