At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning activities for major energy infrastructure projects across the UK.
- Company: Join a global leader in renewable energy and EPC construction.
- Benefits: Remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting travel opportunities and a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical energy projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning and managing teams in construction or infrastructure.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location: Remote (Regular travel to various site and office locations across the UK)
Employment: Full-time permanent
Industry: Renewable Energy/ EPC Construction
Turner Lovell are recruiting for an experienced Planning Manager to support a global client delivering major energy infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a remote role with regular travel involved across several office and site locations, but with a very reasonable amount of travel required.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead planning activities across a diverse portfolio of critical infrastructure projects, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Data Centres, Grid Connections, HV and EHV Transmission & Distribution schemes, and wider energy transition projects. You'll play a key role in ensuring successful programme delivery while managing and developing a high-performing planning function across multiple live projects.
We are interested in speaking with Planning Managers, Lead Planners or Senior Planning professionals who have stepped into team leadership and can show a strong track record of delivering across complex projects.
Key Responsibilities- Leading and developing a team of planners across multiple live projects
- Driving consistency in planning, programme control and reporting
- Supporting project teams with programme reviews, risks, milestones and change
- Challenging project data and making sure reports are accurate and useful
- Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, clients and supply chain partners
- Attending senior project and client meetings as the planning lead
- Improving planning processes, tools and ways of working across the business
- Strong planning and scheduling experience across live construction or infrastructure projects
- Experience leading, managing or mentoring planners
- Confidence dealing with project teams, clients and senior stakeholders
- Strong understanding of programme risk, change control and reporting
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage, influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach
- Willingness to travel regularly across UK offices and project sites
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate complex programme data into meaningful business insights.
If this sounds like your next challenge and you’re keen to play a key role in delivering major energy infrastructure projects, please apply or contact Yana Arif.
Planning Manager in England employer: Turner Lovell
Turner Lovell is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration in the renewable energy sector. With a focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development while working on impactful projects that contribute to the energy transition across the UK. Our remote working model, combined with reasonable travel requirements, allows for flexibility and a balanced work-life experience, making us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
