Project Planner

We are actively looking to engage with experienced planning professionals who have delivered high-value, complex construction schemes and can support the delivery of our busy pipeline of works.

The ideal candidate should have an excellent understanding of Primavera P6 software/data reporting, scheduling best practices, resource and cost loaded scheduling, as well as strong interpersonal skills to work closely with internal stakeholders of the project team on a daily basis.

The Planner will take responsibility for end‑to‑end service delivery, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value‑added service.

• Coordinate and lead planning sessions and workshops with clients and vendors to compile the master project/programme schedule, agreeing baselines and a critical path.
• Work with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to plan, develop and execute construction schedules.
• Travel regularly to construction sites as expected.
• Work effectively with stakeholders, clients, contractors and subcontractors on a daily basis.
• Develop and maintain a detailed construction program schedule using Primavera P6 and Tableau for multi‑project environments.
• Ensure that schedule‑related data from vendors, suppliers, engineering and construction contractors of actual projects is provided as feedback into the planning and scheduling systems.
• Implement project planning and scheduling strategy, plans and procedures, reflecting both company and contractor roles, responsibilities and expectations.
• Actively work with project managers, construction firms and subcontractor firms as necessary to maintain schedule integrity.
• Provide interface and quality assurance to functional project groups and contractors regarding the tracking and reporting of schedule performance.
• Coordinate and organize multiple sources of schedule inputs/performance data into a master schedule platform and deliver project/program status reports as required.
• Prepare and update progress reports as required by the client, including the integrated planning/scheduling contribution to the monthly project report and specific reports/presentations.
• Produce high‑level and 1, 3, 6 month look‑ahead from P6 for reporting.
• Perform probabilistic analysis on integrated schedules and contractor schedules.
• Monitor and communicate any possible project issues that could delay the schedule.
• Conduct required project schedule analysis, critical path analysis and schedule risk analysis for the project as a whole.
• Analyse deviations from the baseline in the project master schedule, highlighting bottlenecks or delays and proposing corrective actions, and highlighting the overall schedule impact of any variance or change order.

• Demonstrated experience in determining corrective actions or recommendations based on facts and figures, critically evaluating information and data from various sources.
• Advanced skills in MS Office and Primavera P6.
• Commitment to providing excellent service.
• Reliable, able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong time‑management skills, quick thinking and ability to meet project deadlines as necessary.
• Highly motivated with a passion for delivering to clients and the ability to work independently.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.