About this role

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Planner to undertake duties within our Scotland based, Infrastructure, Project Controls team, supporting projects across the energy, defence, rail, airports, highways, water and utilities sectors.

The Senior Planner will work as part of our Project Controls team on a high-profile infrastructure project, providing performance reporting and analysis support. This may be part of a large team or as the key day-to-day contact point with the client.

Typical activities include working with cost and planning engineers to develop work breakdown structures and robust performance baselines, establishing progress and cost monitoring methods, producing project control reports and providing performance analysis and recommendations for our clients.

Previous experience working in a project controls environment within the infrastructure sector (Energy, Defence, Rail, Airports, Highways, Water / Utilities) is required, as is experience in at least one of the following: Programme Controls Management, Earned Value (EVM), Change & Risk Management, Planning, Project Controls and or PMO.

Qualifications

Applicants will ideally be degree educated, with previous industry & sector experience being essential.

Previous experience of the following tools (or one of) is also required: Oracle Primavera, MS Project, Excel, PRISM (Cost Management System)

Applicants will also require excellent written and verbal communication skills, be rigorous in following documented processes and governance and be able to demonstrate the ability to innovate in creative ways to meet the challenges of the changing project environment.

Our most pressing needs are currently within the defence sector.  Current Security Clearance is ideal for candidates applying for our Defence Sector Projects.   

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Senior Planner position at turnertownsend?
The salary for this Senior Planner role at turnertownsend is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Senior Planner position at turnertownsend located?
This Senior Planner role at turnertownsend is based in Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, gb. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Planner role at turnertownsend full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Planner role in the Infrastructure department at turnertownsend.
Which team or department does the Senior Planner at turnertownsend belong to?
This Senior Planner position is part of the Infrastructure department at turnertownsend. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Planner position at turnertownsend?
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When was the Senior Planner job at turnertownsend posted?
This Senior Planner position at turnertownsend was posted on Dec 19, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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