Join Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) as a Planner and play a pivotal role in delivering some of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes. From HS2 site works to substation builds, cabling schemes, and renewable connections, you’ll help shape the energy systems that power millions and support the UK’s transition to Net Zero.
Location: UK-Wide (Smart Working Available, HS2 Site Offices)
Division: Power Transmission & Distribution
What you'll be doing
As a Planner, you’ll be central to project success from tender through to delivery, using cutting-edge tools and innovative methodologies to drive outcomes. Your role will include:
Planning & Scheduling – Develop, update, and maintain fully resourced, logically linked programmes.
Tender Support – Produce compelling tender programmes and planning strategies that influence bid success.
Delivery Oversight – Monitor and report on programme performance, ensuring commercial and operational objectives are achieved.
Critical Path & Change Management – Identify risks, analyse impacts, and advise on mitigation strategies.
Reporting & Insights – Provide progress reports, KPIs, and planning data to leadership and stakeholders.
Collaboration & Interfaces – Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, and Clients.
Mentorship – Support junior planners and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
Who we're looking for
You’ll bring structure, clarity, and foresight to complex energy and infrastructure projects. We’re looking for:
A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
Proven planning experience on major infrastructure or energy projects.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject, plus strong Excel skills.
Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, earned value analysis, QSRA, and TRA methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an eye for programme risk and opportunity.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid working environment.
Why work for us
At Balfour Beatty, we don’t just build infrastructure – we build careers. You’ll enjoy:
Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
Up to 7% employer pension contribution
Professional fees paid + clear chartership pathways
Smart working with up to 40% remote flexibility
Life assurance, EAP, and family-friendly policies
Industry-leading training, qualifications, and development opportunities
A chance to make a real impact on the UK’s energy future
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
Job Reference: BBUK14900