Job Description

Walker Sime

Senior Planner

Infrastructure - Energy Sector

Full Time | 2 days per week in Suffolk, 3 days remote

Competitive Package

The power of planning meets the future of energy.

We've just secured an exciting opportunity on a nationally significant infrastructure project--and we're looking for a

Senior Planner

to join our commercial team at Walker Sime.


This is a key role on a major electricity transmission scheme designed to improve network capacity, reliability, and sustainability across the East of England. Spanning several counties, the project includes the construction of new overhead lines, the removal of existing infrastructure, and the development of new substations and underground cables--all as part of a long-term upgrade to the UK's national energy infrastructure.


You'll be embedded in the commercial team, ensuring the project is delivered on time, on budget, and with full alignment between the programme and commercial strategy. This is a newly created position--if successful, it could pave the way for similar roles across several other high-profile energy projects.

The Role

Lead project planning and scheduling as part of the commercial function Build and maintain detailed programmes using

Primavera P6

Conduct programme delay analysis and assess

Compensation Events (CEs)

Integrate all programme elements in line with

NEC contract

mechanisms (Clause 31 & 32, EWNs, PMIs) Analyse completion and sectional completion dates, including implications for

delay damages

Provide cost and resource loading within

P6

to support commercial reporting Collaborate closely with commercial leads to ensure the programme supports cost control and forecasting Help shape a new approach to integrated planning across major energy projects

About You

Advanced proficiency in

Primavera P6

and programme delay analysis Strong knowledge of

NEC contracts

, particularly Clauses 31 and 32 Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of how programme impacts cost and risk Experience in the energy sector, ideally with overhead lines, substations, or cables A proactive, solution-focused mindset with the confidence to shape new ways of working

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic, high-impact role within a growing infrastructure team. You'll play a key part in a nationally important project that's shaping the UK's energy future--while also influencing how planning and commercial integration is delivered across Walker Sime.

The Walker Sime Promise

Join Walker Sime and be part of a company that values people as much as projects. We offer:


Exciting, career-defining projects A collaborative, people-first culture Real opportunities for professional growth A healthy work-life balance

We are proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and foster a culture of respect, innovation, and equal opportunity.

Interested?

We're moving fast--get in touch today to find out more or apply directly.


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