Job Description
Planning Manager - Substations (Transmission & Renewables)
Location: South West / South Wales (travel required)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare
? About the Opportunity
Morson Talent is partnering with a leading energy and infrastructure organisation that delivers end-to-end solutions across electricity transmission, distribution, and renewable energy.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Manager to join their Transmission & Renewables division, leading planning activities across substation projects up to 400kV.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of critical infrastructure that powers communities across the UK.
The Role
As a Planning Manager, you'll take ownership of planning and programming for multiple substation schemes - from design and procurement through to construction and commissioning.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining robust, detailed programmes using Primavera P6.
- Coordinating with Project and Construction Managers to ensure plans reflect on-site progress.
- Managing detailed trackers to monitor performance and support project reporting.
- Contributing to bid and tender planning, providing insight and benchmarking data.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a small team of planners.
- Supporting the business with innovation, new technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is client-facing, so flexibility to travel within the region will be required.
About You
We're looking for someone who brings:
- Proven experience planning major infrastructure or energy projects, ideally in a high-voltage (HV) or substation environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and NEC contracts.
- Experience leading or mentoring other planners.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
You'll thrive if you're a proactive problem-solver with a collaborative mindset, comfortable influencing at all levels - from site engineers to executive stakeholders.
What's in It for You
- Competitive salary + car allowance
- Private healthcare & healthcare cash plan (for you and your family)
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Access to EV / Hybrid car scheme
- Matched pension plan and life assurance
- Career development through industry-recognised training and progression pathways
Why Join
You'll be joining a business that's helping shape the UK's energy future - delivering safe, sustainable, and forward-thinking infrastructure to enable the transition to Net Zero.
The company values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, creating a culture where everyone is encouraged to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Interested?
Apply today or contact Tom Cariss at Morson Talent for a confidential discussion about the role and how it could align with your career goals.
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