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Planning Manager

Posted 25 November 2025
Salary Up to £90,000
LocationBristol
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering and Renewables

Job description

Planning Manager - Transmission

South West England / South Wales | Permanent | Up to £90k + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits

We’re looking for an experienced Planning Manager to support major substation projects within the transmission and renewables sector. This is a client-facing role with regular travel across the region.

The Role

  • Develop and maintain detailed programmes for design, procurement and construction phases

  • Work closely with project and site teams to reflect changes in live schedules

  • Produce progress trackers and support the bid team with planning input

  • Manage risk, issue and opportunity registers

  • Mentor junior planners and contribute to continuous improvement

  • Attend client meetings and support the full project lifecycle

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience planning major projects in a high-voltage/substation environment

  • Knowledge of national transmission substations

  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and experience with NEC contracts

  • Strong stakeholder and team leadership skills

  • Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £90,000

  • Discretionary bonus

  • Car allowance or EV/Hybrid salary sacrifice scheme

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Private healthcare & cash plan

  • Training, development and a supportive, inclusive culture