Senior Project Planner

Senior Project Planner renewables Location: London or Remote Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing renewable energy developers    An industry-leading organisation delivering some of the most exciting and largest renewable energy infrastructure projects in the UK is expanding its team. They are looking for an experienced Senior Project Planner to support their growing portfolio of projects and help drive operational success.    As Senior Project Planner, you will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth execution of projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, your expertise will drive efficiency, accuracy, and project momentum within a diverse and expanding portfolio. You will lead a small team while remaining hands-on, actively shaping project plans, tracking progress, and optimising workflows to ensure successful delivery in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a client-side position offering the opportunity to work at the forefront of renewable energy development.    Key Responsibilities Project Planning: Work closely with engineering, project management, and construction teams to develop well-structured, realistic project plans. Scheduling: Maintain and optimise detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring resource allocation is effective and project timelines are met. Progress Tracking: Establish clear tracking mechanisms to monitor project performance, identifying and addressing deviations proactively. Reporting: Deliver insightful reports on key performance metrics, milestones achieved, risks, and mitigation strategies. Continuous Improvement: Identify process enhancement opportunities to drive efficiency and best practices within project planning and execution. Critical Path Analysis: Conduct detailed evaluations to highlight time-sensitive activities and inform strategic decision-making.    Key Requirements Proven experience working on large complex projects within the energy, renewables or infrastructure market Background in client-side roles, consultancy, construction, or EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) environments. Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, with a demonstrated track record of managing schedules for high-level engineering projects. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements while managing multiple tasks within tight deadlines. Analytical problem-solving skills and high attention to detail in project planning and progress tracking.    This opportunity provides a rewarding career path, working on cutting-edge renewable energy projects that contribute to the UK’s green energy transition