Job Description - Lead Construction Planner (Site) (MAN00YJ) Lead Construction Planner (Site) - MAN00YJ Company : Worley Primary Location GBR-NWE-Manchester Other Locations GBR-SOT-Stockton, GBR-GL-London Job Project Controls Schedule Full-time Employment Type : Employee Job Posting Sep 15, 2026 Unposting Date Ongoing Introduction Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Lead Construction Planner (Site) Project: Carbon Capture Location: North Wales Project Type: EPCM Reports To: Project Controls Manager Role Purpose The Lead Construction Planner (Site) is responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing the integrated project schedule for a Carbon Capture project, ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and interface scopes. The role provides strategic planning and progress visibility to support decision-making, optimize performance, and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of project milestones in line with customer and corporate objectives. You’ll do/carry out Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules and progress measurement systems covering FEED, EPC, and commissioning phases. Coordinate and consolidate inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning into a fully integrated master schedule. Support the Project Controls Manager in schedule reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Identify and communicate schedule risks, opportunities, and recovery actions. Interface with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, and Contract teams to ensure planning data reflects current project status and strategy. Ensure compliance with project and corporate procedures, systems, and governance. Provide schedule updates and progress reporting to senior management and the customer. Develop and maintain earned value management (EVM) processes, tracking physical and cost progress against baselines. Participate in multidisciplinary project reviews and support the development of resource and cost forecasts. Mentor and support junior planners and ensure consistency of planning methodologies across the project. You’ll have/bring Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline. Several years’ experience in project planning and controls within EPC/EPCM environments on large-scale petrochemical plants, nuclear plants, oil we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Lead Construction Planner (Site) employer: WorleyParsons
Worley is an exceptional employer that fosters a values-inspired culture, empowering employees to drive sustainable impact in the energy and resources sector. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we create a collaborative environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to innovative solutions. Located in North Wales, this role offers unique opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that you are equipped to navigate the complexities of modern construction planning while making a meaningful difference in the transition to low carbon energy.
