Graduate Planner

This entry-level operational scheduling and project controls scheme focuses on maintaining project programmes, gathering weekly progress data, and generating performance analytics like S-curves, CPI, and SPI.

About H&MV Engineering:

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We’re at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our foundation is built on safety, collaboration, and respect. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes.

We’re not here to keep up—we’re here to lead.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Graduate Planner to join the operations team. In this role, you will work with the operations team to maintain and progress project programmes using Primavera P6 software. You will learn how to build project programmes from scratch independently as part of your development into a Planner role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the operations team to maintain and progress project programmes using P6 software

• Build project programmes (Tender, PCSA, Contract, Execution, Design, Commissioning) using programme software

• Attend internal weekly project meetings

• Gather accurate weekly progress updates, including accurate start and finish dates

• Participate in internal planning workshops and training programmes as part of the Graduate Development Programme

• Attend site visits as required

• Report to Lead Planners and the Planning Manager on project and programme status

• Attend weekly planning department meetings

• Prepare and issue regular reporting including:

  • Progress updates

  • S-curves

  • 4-week lookaheads

  • Planned vs Actual

  • Earned vs Spent

  • Cost Performance Index (CPI)

  • Schedule Performance Index (SPI)

  • Any additional reporting as required

• Maintain accurate documentation and file management in both Primavera P6 and ACC

• Adhere to all Planning Department standards and procedures

Key Requirements:

• 3rd level qualification in Construction, Engineering, Business, Economics or a related discipline

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is an advantage but not essential

• Strong organisational and analytical skills

• Team player with a high level of initiative

• European languages are an advantage but not essential