Senior Planning Engineer HVDC required for 12 month contract starting ASAP with leading gloabal grid developer.

Location: Stafford, Hybrid

Duration: 12 months (Contract)

Employment Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the Planning and Project Controls function on complex HVDC projects.

* Develop and maintain the integrated project baseline and master schedule using Primavera P6.

* Ensure timely schedule updates, resource forecasts, and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

* Identify dependencies and proactively mitigate schedule risks.

* Drive schedule performance, challenge forecasts, and support the development of recovery plans.

* Provide clear schedule analytics including S-curves, resource loading, productivity, and trend analysis.

* Collaborate across disciplines and leadership to optimize durations and resource allocation.

* Present clear schedule status, forecasts, and recommendations at management and customer reviews.

* Manage all internal and external (customer) reporting requirements.

* Interface with third parties to align and maintain joint project schedules.

* Support risk management through identification and tracking of schedule and cost risks.

* Develop “what-if” scenarios and support EOT (Extension of Time) claims with forensic analysis.

Required Qualifications & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.

* Minimum 7 years of planning/project controls experience, with at least 3 years in electrical substation projects.

* Proficiency in Primavera P6 (Essential).

* Experience in large-scale EPC/turnkey projects in international, multicultural environments.

* Demonstrated ability to lead a project controls team.

* Proven experience in schedule forensic analysis and EOT claim preparation.

Preferred:

* HVDC technology experience

* Prior tender schedule development experience

* Risk management and quantitative risk analysis knowledge