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Job Description

Senior Planner Opportunity in Renewable Energy

Are you a skilled Senior Project Planner who's been looking to break into the world of clean energy? A renowned IPP is looking to grow their Planning team to support cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK, ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion.

What You’ll Do:

Plan and monitor project lifecycles, reporting to senior leadership and project managers. Coordinate schedules, costs, and resource models, creating ‘what-if’ scenarios to mitigate risks. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to align timelines and validate contractor schedules. Analyse variances, ensure SIMOPS compliance, and recommend actions to meet deadlines and budgets. Support progress reporting, risk management, and baseline schedule development. Contribute to lessons learned and project closeout processes.

What They're Looking For:

Proven experience in project planning, ideally in construction or energy sectors. Expertise in schedule coordination, cost forecasting, and earned value management. Strong knowledge of SIMOPS, contractor schedule validation, and risk analysis. Proficiency with project controls tools and techniques. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive mindset with a focus on delivering high-impact renewable energy projects.

Why Join Them?:

Be part of transformative BESS projects shaping the UK’s energy transition. Competitive salary (£85,000–£95,000 DOE) + bonus and LTIP (hybrid working, pension, bonus). Opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking team committed to sustainability.

Location: Central London based

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