Senior Project Controls Planner: Lead Complex Schedules & IMS

Turnertownsend; Irvine; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead scheduling for complex projects within a programme of works. You will manage multiple schedules, coordinate with project controls and stakeholders to deliver on time and within cost targets, while ensuring quality standards.

You will monitor progress, analyze risk, and support change control and forecasting activities. A BPSS clearance and professional body membership are preferred, with strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Senior Planner with BPSS level security clearance (obtaining).
• Member of a relevant professional body (APM or PMI).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership with stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance and management of project schedules and IMS across complex projects.
• Monitor performance against baselines; identify trends and risks.
• Conduct critical path, float and schedule impact analyses; propose recovery strategies.
• Produce dashboards, reports and governance information for decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Risk-based decisions

Education

Association for Project Management

Project Management Institute

Tools

Critical path analysis

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead scheduling for complex projects within a programme of works. You will manage multiple schedules, coordinate with project controls and stakeholders to deliver on time and within cost targets, while ensuring quality standards.

You will monitor progress, analyze risk, and support change control and forecasting activities. A BPSS clearance and professional body membership are preferred, with strong communication and leadership