Planner

Are you an experienced Project Planner looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and have a proven background working across a diverse portfolio of engineering projects?

Turnbull Utilities and Infrastructure is expanding, and we're looking for a talented Planner to join our growing team. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining accurate programmes to support our Project Managers in the successful delivery of major infrastructure schemes, including sewer networks, storm overflows, and water supply projects.

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

What you'll do

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across project delivery
• Developing, reviewing, and progressing multiple project programmes
• Leading programme discussions and negotiating achievable durations
• Proactively identifying and assessing programme risks to delivery
• Reviewing, integrating, and validating subcontractor, supplier, and third‑party programmes
• Providing detailed reports, lookaheads, and progress updates at project and programme level
• Attending site visits and meetings across the region, with opportunities for flexible/home working where possible

What you'll need

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in project planning across complex engineering projects
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Experience assessing contract programmes in line with NEC contract requirements
• Strong understanding of project management and delivery processes
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, results‑driven approach with the ability to influence and drive progress
• A full valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle (travel required)

Desirable Experience (Not Essential)

• Water supply and wastewater network projects
• Civil, mechanical, and electrical (M&E) design and construction
• Environmental, third‑party, or regulatory project considerations
• Managing workload across a varied portfolio of projects
• Working within nuclear‑regulated environments, including new‑build programmes and decommissioning projects

What you'll receive

At Turnbull we take pride in how we support professional development, enable career progression and provide a wide range of exciting opportunities for everyone.

We firmly believe that investing in our people is the key to our success, which is why we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support your health and wellbeing.

• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service (Pro Rata)
• Up to 20% combined pension contribution.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• Performance related bonus of around 5%.
• A healthcare package that supports you with your healthcare costs.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle and cycle2work schemes.
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.

Who we are

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, which has won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

The services we provide to our clients include but are not limited to:

• Project management.
• Design and build services.
• Consent management and delivery.
• Contract management.
• Delivery of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services.

We have expertise in:

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems.
• Sewage systems and pumping stations.
• Biological waste treatment plants.
• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre).
• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations.
• Surface and groundwater drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management.
• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks.
• Managing environmental discharge permit and scientific services.
• Earthworks and ground remediation services.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants. We are also delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.