Senior Project Planner
• Location: Hybrid – Manchester (3 days office-based)
• Rate: £450 – £500 per day (Outside IR35)
• Duration: 6 months+
• Start Date: ASAP
Turner Lovell are recruiting on behalf of a global engineering organisation delivering major UK grid infrastructure projects for an experienced Senior Project Planner to support the early-stage development and delivery of a large-scale HVDC transmission scheme.
This role will focus on building and managing the EPC programme for a complex project involving HVDC cable systems and multiple onshore substations. The position will play a key role from early concept and baseline development through to construction delivery, working closely with international and UK-based stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planner with strong Primavera P6 and Earned Value Management experience who is confident building detailed programmes from first principles within a large, complex EPC environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed EPC project programmes using Primavera P6 for complex HVDC projects
Build the baseline schedule from early-stage concept through to construction and handover
Implement and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) to monitor project performance
Coordinate planning activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions
Interface with internal teams, supply chain partners, and client stakeholders to ensure programme alignment
Identify programme risks, constraints, and opportunities, providing mitigation strategies where required
Produce regular progress updates, performance reports, and schedule analysis for senior stakeholders
Support change control, delay analysis, and programme recovery activities where necessary
Ensure planning outputs align with contractual requirements, including NEC frameworks
Requirements
Minimum 8–10 years' experience in project planning within infrastructure, energy, or major construction environments
Proven experience planning EPC projects from early concept or baseline stage
Strong proficiency in Primavera P6
Hands-on experience implementing Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience working on large-scale transmission, HVDC, substation, or major infrastructure projects
Working knowledge of NEC contracts and programme requirements
Experience working directly for Tier 1 contractors
Strong stakeholder coordination, communication, and organisational skills
Degree-qualified in engineering, construction, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
If you are an experienced Senior Planner looking for a long-term contract opportunity on a major UK grid infrastructure project, please apply or contact Turner Lovell for further information.