Lead Project Planner, Energy & Nuclear Programs

Turner & Townsend; Sharnford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Planner for the Energy & Natural Resources division in the UK. The role involves leading planning for multiple projects, developing robust schedules, and ensuring delivery to time and cost targets.

You will work with a nuclear client, requiring 3 days per week in a client office, and contribute to Integrated Master Schedule governance. You will have strong proficiency in Primavera P6, NEC/FIDIC scheduling processes, and leadership capabilities

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Controls focusing on Planning & Scheduling across project lifecycles.
• Proven ability to create and maintain robust schedules delivering on time and cost targets.
• Strong communication and leadership with ability to influence and coach teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for multiple projects or major programmes within the IMS.
• Develop and maintain project schedules aligned to requirements, cost, and risk.
• Ensure adherence to NEC or FIDIC processes for schedule data and submissions.
• Assist in status reporting and KPI consolidation for management.
• Mentor and manage planning personnel; foster inclusive team environment.
• Analyse float, critical path and constraints to recover slippages.
• Provide data to drive management decisions and project controls.

Skills

Project planning & scheduling

Primavera P6

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge (NEC/FIDIC)

Education

PMI/APM membership (desirable)

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Planner for the Energy & Natural Resources division in the UK. The role involves leading planning for multiple projects, developing robust schedules, and ensuring delivery to time and cost targets.

You will work with a nuclear client, requiring 3 days per week in a client office, and contribute to Integrated Master Schedule governance. You will have strong proficiency in Primavera P6, NEC/FIDIC scheduling processes, and leadership capabilities