Job Title: Senior Planner
Location: Westminster, London, UK
Contract Length: 12-month renewable contract
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day
Hybrid Working: 3 days in office, up to 2 days remote per week
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
We are seeking a Senior Planner to support the delivery of a high-profile offshore wind development programme, contributing to one of the most ambitious green energy initiatives in the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic project environment, providing essential planning expertise across a complex, multi-package infrastructure development.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain the Time Management Plan, contributing to the Project Management Plan (PMP).
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Support the project team in building and updating detailed project schedules and human resource plans.
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Ensure compliance with planning processes and project governance frameworks.
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Perform ongoing schedule control, critical path analysis, resource planning, and forecasting.
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Maintain alignment between package-level schedules and overall project milestones.
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Review contractor schedules and provide performance analysis to support project decision-making.
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Coordinate planning inputs across multidisciplinary teams, including tender support, contractor engagement, and interface alignment.
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Input into project reporting, close-out documentation, and post-project assessments.
Specific Tasks
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Establish, implement and maintain the Time Management Plan throughout project phases.
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Develop detailed schedules incorporating project milestones, offshore installation sequences, and weather contingency using internal tools such as OptiLog.
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Assist in preparation of tender schedules and ensure planning expectations are clearly outlined in contract documentation.
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Collect and analyse progress data, including DPR (Daily Progress Report) updates during offshore activities.
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Conduct scenario planning, quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA), float analysis and milestone tracking.
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Maintain a Schedule Assumption Book and produce regular performance reports for senior management.
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Facilitate effective communication between package teams and external suppliers to ensure schedule coherence.
Deliverables
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Time Management Plan and inputs to the Project Management Plan
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Regular schedule progress reports and forecasts
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Human resource overview reports to project and package managers
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Time Schedule Assumption Book and analysis outputs
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Inputs to the Project Close-Out Report
Experience & Requirements
Essential Experience:
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Proven experience on large-scale construction projects in execution, ideally client-side
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Strong track record of working with and managing contractors, including baseline approval, progress tracking, and interface alignment
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Skilled in project planning tools, with a focus on Primavera P6
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Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate across internal and external stakeholders
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Team-oriented, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset
Desirable Experience:
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Offshore wind or cable supply and installation projects (onshore/offshore)
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Experience in project matrix organisations
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Familiarity with contractor progress reporting and claims management
Qualifications:
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MSc or equivalent in a relevant engineering or technical discipline
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PMI-SP certification or equivalent competency preferred
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Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in wind, infrastructure or major construction projects
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At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a project matrix structure
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and driven planner to play a key role in a world-leading renewable energy project. If you're passionate about clean energy and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.