Senior Planner - Defence

Turner & Townsend; Catterick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Project Planner to oversee high-profile defense construction projects in Catterick Garrison. The role involves performance reporting, data integration from contractors, and maintaining schedules. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment and will greatly influence project outcomes with their expertise. Join an organization that values your contributions and fosters a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a project planning environment in construction.
• Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring schedule-related data from vendors and contractors is integrated into planning systems.
• Maintaining accuracy and completeness of schedules, providing performance reporting.
• Tracking and monitoring the project portfolio schedule.

Skills

Communication

Analysis

Project Planning

Governance

Innovation

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Company Description

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability, and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. We deliver better outcomes that positively impact the world around us.

We work smarter to face the challenges of the future, bringing clarity that helps teams realize their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

It’s how we’ve made a difference for 75 years — transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

Job Description

The Senior Project Planner will work on high-profile defence construction projects in Catterick Garrison, providing performance reporting and analysis support.

This role may be part of a large team or serve as the key day-to-day contact point with the client. Key activities include:

1. Ensuring that schedule-related data from vendors, suppliers, engineering, and construction contractors is provided as feedback into planning and scheduling systems.
2. Maintaining the accuracy and completeness of schedules, exercising independence when advising on issues requiring judgment.
3. Balancing multiple projects across various locations and contractors.
4. Tracking and monitoring the project portfolio schedule.
5. Preparing the integrated planning/scheduling contributions for the Monthly Project Report and specific presentations.
6. Analyzing and highlighting the schedule impact of variances or change orders.
7. Developing resource plans for overall and individual project phases, identifying peak resource needs, and making recommendations for peak leveling.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a project planning environment within the construction industry is required.
• Degree education is preferred, with relevant sector experience essential.
• Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a rigorous approach to following processes and governance, and the ability to innovate are required.

Additional Information

We share a vision of success and provide a great workplace where everyone can influence change.

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all community sectors.

Learn more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com.

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