Lead Planner, Project Controls: Scheduling Excellence

Turner-; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Lead Planner (Project Controls) to drive planning excellence across major programmes. You will lead planning efforts, develop integrated schedules and mentor planning professionals to ensure effective delivery.

You will apply Primavera P6 and other tools, coordinate with cross‑functional teams and deliver clear, data‑driven reporting to senior stakeholders. This role emphasizes governance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Professional project controls experience specialising in Planning and Scheduling.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 and other planning tools.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Nuclear experience desirable but not essential.
• Eligible to obtain BPSS level security clearance.
• Experience delivering planning across major projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling across a portfolio of major programmes and projects.
• Mentor planning professionals and promote best practices.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules with robust methodologies.
• Provide planning strategy, schedule performance, forecasting and delivery advice.
• Lead baseline development, progress measurement, and reporting.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Project Controls

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Deltek Acumen Risk

PRA

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Lead Planner (Project Controls) to drive planning excellence across major programmes. You will lead planning efforts, develop integrated schedules and mentor planning professionals to ensure effective delivery.

You will apply Primavera P6 and other tools, coordinate with cross‑functional teams and deliver clear, data‑driven reporting to senior stakeholders. This role emphasizes governance and continuous improvement.