SThree

Job Vacancy Senior Planner

Newport (NP20 4NA)

SThree

Job position

Permanent
As soon as possible
£114k-120k
< 2 years experience
NP20 4NA, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
Published on 14/10/2025

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We have a current opportunity for Senior Project Planner on a contract basis. The position will be based in Newport. For further information about this position please apply.

Senior Planner required for Newport.

This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days being required on site

Role Overview:

One of our clients are seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to support a live National Grid (NG) substation project. This is a key role within a high-profile energy infrastructure programme, requiring a proactive planner with a strong background in the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Interface with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure accurate planning and forecasting.
  • Identify and mitigate potential delays and risks.
  • Support reporting and governance requirements for the client and National Grid.
  • Attend site approximately 3 times per week to liaise with the delivery team and ensure alignment with the programme.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Planner on infrastructure or energy projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
  • National Grid (NG) project experience is highly desirable.
  • Background in energy or utilities is essential.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.

Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

To find out more about Progressive please visit

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Candidate profile



Key Responsibilities:





  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.


  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.


  • Interface with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure accurate planning and forecasting.


  • Identify and mitigate potential delays and risks.


  • Support reporting and governance requirements for the client and National Grid.


  • Attend site approximately 3 times per week to liaise with the delivery team and ensure alignment with the programme.




Requirements:





  • Proven experience as a Senior Planner on infrastructure or energy projects.


  • Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.


  • National Grid (NG) project experience is highly desirable.


  • Background in energy or utilities is essential.


  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


  • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.






Working environment

Senior Planner required for Newport.



This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days being required on site



Role Overview:



One of our clients are seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to support a live National Grid (NG) substation project. This is a key role within a high-profile energy infrastructure programme, requiring a proactive planner with a strong background in the energy sector.



Key Responsibilities:





  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.


  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.


  • Interface with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure accurate planning and forecasting.


  • Identify and mitigate potential delays and risks.


  • Support reporting and governance requirements for the client and National Grid.


  • Attend site approximately 3 times per week to liaise with the delivery team and ensure alignment with the programme.




Requirements:





  • Proven experience as a Senior Planner on infrastructure or energy projects.


  • Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.


  • National Grid (NG) project experience is highly desirable.


  • Background in energy or utilities is essential.


  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


  • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.






Knightsbridge, England, United Kingdom
> 1000 employees
Recruitment agency
SThree is a global recruitment agency that specializes in connecting highly skilled professionals with employers in a variety of sectors, including IT, engineering, life sciences, and banking. The company operates in multiple countries, offering both temporary and permanent staffing solutions.

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