Senior Planning Engineer HVDC

Senior Planning Engineer HVDC required for 12 month contract starting ASAP with leading gloabal grid developer.Location : Stafford, HybridDuration : 12 months (Contract)Employment Type : ContractKey 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