Lead Planner – Energy & Natural Resources Projects

Turner & Townsend; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Planner in the Energy & Natural Resources division. You will lead planning for multiple projects, develop robust schedules, and ensure delivery within time and cost targets while maintaining quality standards.

Candidates should have strong Primavera P6 skills, experience in project controls, and the ability to drive collaboration across teams. A nuclear sector interest is desirable, with flexible in-office presence required.

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls with planning and scheduling across project lifecycles.
• Knowledge of NEC or FIDIC contract processes.
• Proficiency with Primavera (P6) and other planning software.
• Ability to obtain BPSS level security clearance.
• Membership in a professional body like APM or PMI.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for multiple projects or large complex programmes.
• Create, develop and maintain project schedules aligned with requirements.
• Adhere to NEC or FIDIC processes for schedule data management.
• Assist in developing status reports for management.
• Mentor and coach planning personnel within the team.
• Monitor and report on KPI progress and schedule performance.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk-based decision making

Team mentoring

Tools

Primavera P6

Scheduling software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Planner in the Energy & Natural Resources division. You will lead planning for multiple projects, develop robust schedules, and ensure delivery within time and cost targets while maintaining quality standards.

Candidates should have strong Primavera P6 skills, experience in project controls, and the ability to drive collaboration across teams. A nuclear sector interest is desirable, with flexible in-office presence required.