Senior Planner - HV / Substations - Glasgow

Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
Project Management
Posted 2 days ago
Senior Project Planner – HV / Substations | Glasgow
£90,000 + Bonus + Pension + Healthcare
Scotland’s Energy Transition | Long-Term Career Growth 


Are you a seasoned Project Planner with extensive experience in high-voltage (110?kV–400?kV) substation and transmission infrastructure? Ready to contribute to Scotland’s energy transition as part of a leading engineering contractor on mission-critical grid projects?

Join this exciting opportunity to shape the planning and delivery of complex HV infrastructure, collaborate with talented multidisciplinary teams, and establish your role as a trusted leader in programme management.

If you're looking for exceptional compensation, career progression, and access to cutting-edge tools, this is the role for you.

Send your CV to philip@breaghrecruitment.com or call 00353 (0) 1 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.


Your Role: Senior Project Planner – HV / Substations

As Senior Project Planner, you'll take charge of developing and leading integrated construction schedules, ensuring projects are delivered on time, in scope, and with effective risk management. You'll also mentor junior planners, streamline planning processes, and play a pivotal role in governance and client coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage Level 1–4 integrated programmes using Primavera P6 or MS Project.

  • Identify critical path activities, resource constraints, and implement early-warning / recovery strategies.

  • Lead schedule reporting for internal teams and external stakeholders.

  • Support tender planning, bid submissions, and client-side negotiations.

  • Mentor junior planners and enhance internal planning practices.

  • Collaborate across design, procurement, commercial, and delivery teams.

  • Ensure alignment with contracts such as NEC and FIDIC and apply earned value principles.


What You’ll Need:
  • 3rd level qualification (e.g., Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying) or a strong technical/trade background.

  • 5+ years’ experience planning HV substation, utilities, or energy infrastructure projects.

  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory); Power BI will be advantageous.

  • Understanding of HV/MV construction methods, interface management, and best practices.

  • Familiarity with NEC and FIDIC contracts, programme control, and earned value analysis.

  • Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.


What’s On Offer:
  • £90,000 per annum, plus comprehensive benefits.

  • Package Includes: Bonus, pension, and family healthcare.

  • Career Benefits: Clear progression opportunities, professional development, and access to industry-leading tools.

  • A critical role with a contractor central to Scotland’s energy infrastructure and renewables rollout.


Apply Now: Ready to elevate your career as a Planner in the heart of Scotland’s energy transformation? We want to hear from you.

Send your CV to philip@breaghrecruitment.com or call 00353 (0) 1 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.


About Breagh Recruitment At Breagh Recruitment, we expertly connect leading engineering and construction professionals with top-tier contractors and developers across Ireland and the UK. We recruit for roles ranging from Project Planners and Project Managers to Site Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Health & Safety Managers, and more.

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