Senior Project Planner — Life Sciences & Data Centres

TURNER & TOWNSEND; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Planner to support major construction projects in the Life Sciences, Pharma, and Data Centre sectors. The successful candidate will analyze performance, control costs, and manage project schedules while collaborating with clients and contractors. Strong experience in project controls, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with relevant industry tools are essential. The role promotes a flexible working environment with a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a project controls environment within life sciences, pharmaceutical or data centre sectors.
• Experience in Programme Controls Management, Earned Value, Change & Risk Management, and Planning.
• Ability to innovate in creative ways to address project challenges.

Responsibilities

• Identify trends and propose remedial actions.
• Lead project time, cost, and quality evaluations.
• Coordinate planning sessions and manage change effectively.
• Report performance to clients and guide contractors.

Skills

Project Controls Management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Change & Risk Management

Planning

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Oracle Primavera

MS Project

Excel

PRISM (Cost Management System)

Job description

A global professional services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Planner to support major construction projects in the Life Sciences, Pharma, and Data Centre sectors. The successful candidate will analyze performance, control costs, and manage project schedules while collaborating with clients and contractors. Strong experience in project controls, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with relevant industry tools are essential. The role promotes a flexible working environment with a focus on work-life balance.