Senior Project Planner (P6) – Electrical Infrastructure

Turner Lovell

Role: Project Planner
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Salary: Competitive with benefits

Turner Lovell are recruiting for an established M&E contractor, operating across Europe on various HV energy infrastructure & data centre projects, on both the design and construction phases.

Our client is growing their Planning team to support high-voltage (HV) substation and transmission projects in Glasgow and surrounding areas. We’re looking for a skilled Senior Project Planner with experience in managing complex electrical infrastructure builds (110kV-400kV). This role involves close collaboration with project teams to ensure timely, efficient, and risk-aware delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to align planning with project goals.
• Track progress, identify risks, and propose recovery strategies to keep projects on track.
• Support tender planning and contribute to bid submissions.
• Guide and mentor junior planners as needed.
• Create and maintain reporting tools and trackers for performance and progress.
• Facilitate collaboration across design, procurement, and construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and earned value principles.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. Strong technical background also considered.
• Minimum 5 years’ planning experience in energy, utilities, or HV/MV infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 (essential); Power BI knowledge is a plus.
• Solid understanding of HV/MV construction processes and interface management.
• Familiarity with NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Strong analytical, communication, and team collaboration skills.

This is a brilliant opportunity for you to work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards. If this sounds like it could be your next challenge – please apply or contact Yana Arif at (url removed) / (phone number removed) for further information.