As 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫, you’ll become a key member of a cross-functional project team and play a crucial role in planning and executing major HVDC projects, ensuring they run on time and within budget to support renewable energy integration and efficient power transmission. Working closely with Project and Engineering Managers, you’ll manage end-to-end planning for HVDC converter station projects across the UK and Europe—covering engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning. Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining schedules, managing risks, and aligning stakeholders.Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Coordinate inputs from all functions and third parties to ensure accurate timelines.
- Monitor progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
- Provide schedule analysis, forecasts, and “what-if” scenarios to optimize execution.
- Prepare and deliver customer reports and communicate scheduling updates.
- Drive accountability across teams for schedule commitments.
Essential Qualifications:
- Academic degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering (or related field), or significant relevant experience gained in a professional engineering environment.
- Proven experience in planning/scheduling for large, complex projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Data-driven approach for the purpose of reporting, forecasting and risk mitigation.
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities with an ability to navigate internal and external stakeholder groups.
- Proficiency in the usage of Primavera P6.
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience in HVDC or power transmission projects.
- Microsoft Power BI reporting experience.
- Familiarity with global project standards and risk management practices.
Why Join Us?
At GE Grid Solutions, we’re accelerating the energy transition with advanced grid technologies. You’ll work in a dynamic, international environment on projects that matter—helping create a greener, more reliable grid.
We offer:
- Flexible work arrangements with hybrid work opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including annual bonus scheme, employer pension contribution, private health insurance, and more.
- Career development opportunities and exposure to world-first projects.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.
If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.
Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.
GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.
Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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