Lead Planner - Eastern Region
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Are you ready to lead the future of planning in the energy sector? UK Power Networks is looking for an exceptional Lead Planner to join our dynamic Capital Programme team, based in Stevenage, Bury St Edmunds, or Colchester. As a permanent member of our organisation, you will spearhead planning excellence across major projects, ensuring our delivery meets the highest standards of performance and compliance.
Why choose this opportunity? Imagine a role where your strategic influence drives planning success across a region with an annual expenditure of approximately £110m. You’ll champion the planning function, working alongside multi-disciplinary managers and stakeholders, regularly interfacing with teams from design, commercial, operations, consents, contractors, and direct delivery. With a competitive salary of £94,904, a 3% bonus.
What will you do? As Lead Planner, you will manage the region’s planning team, taking ownership of planning outputs and service delivery. You’ll ensure all project schedules are compliant with governance and control procedures and are meticulously reported according to best practice standards. You’ll drive continuous improvement, audit high-value schemes, and foster open collaboration across functions. Your role will involve holding other disciplines accountable for their planning inputs, challenging poor performance, and supporting the implementation of innovative improvements. You’ll nurture talent within your team, guiding professional development through mentoring, regular reviews, and knowledge sharing to build a stronger regional planning capability year after year.
What’s in it for you? Beyond a competitive package, you’ll enjoy 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private medical cover, reservist leave, a generous pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution, tenancy loan and season ticket schemes, and a host of tax efficient benefits including cycle to work, green car leasing, and discounted gym membership. Our Switched On scheme offers savings at hundreds of retailers, and our Employee Assistance Programme provides occupational health support when you need it most.
Who are we looking for? You’ll bring an engineering-based degree or equivalent, ideally complemented by professional qualifications such as APM-PMQ or PMI-SP. Your substantial experience in managing complex construction programmes using Primavera P6 within multi-disciplined environments will set you apart. NEC experience, schedule impact analysis, and knowledge of extension of time disputes are desirable. You’ll be adept at managing service delivery to a wide array of stakeholders, creating insightful reports and dashboards, and maintaining robust schedules for capital projects. Above all, you’ll embody our values, creating a workplace where every voice is heard and every team member developed.
Ready to shape the future with UK Power Networks? Apply by 19/03/2026 and become a pivotal part of our Capital Programme’s planning success. Lead, inspire, and deliver – your next career milestone awaits.
If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.