Planning Engineer / Project Planner - Primavera P6

MUHAMMED ÇAĞRI ABDULLAH

PLANNING ENGINEER / PROJECT PLANNER – PRIMAVERA P6

UK Data Centre Projects | Remote from Türkiye

Muhammed Çağrı Abdullah is looking for a Planning Engineer based in Türkiye to support planning and scheduling for UK data centre construction projects. This is a full-time, salaried position with Turkish social security registration (SGK).

You will work with project teams and clients to maintain reliable programmes, analyse progress and communicate project priorities clearly in English.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain and update project schedules using Primavera P6.

• Collect, review and challenge progress information from project teams and subcontractors.

• Monitor critical paths, key milestones, dependencies, float and potential delays.

• Prepare weekly progress reports, look-ahead schedules and clear programme narratives.

• Assess the impact of changes and delays, and support recovery planning.

• Coordinate design, procurement, construction and commissioning interfaces within the programme.

• Participate in and lead planning discussions with UK clients in English.

• Track outstanding information, decisions and actions.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years of relevant project planning and scheduling experience.

• Hands-on Primavera P6 experience on live construction or engineering projects.

• Strong understanding of schedule logic, baselines, progress updates and critical path analysis.

• Strong spoken and written English: able to communicate confidently with clients, explain delays and write clear technical reports.

• Relevant experience in construction, MEP, EPC, energy or industrial projects.

• Good Excel and reporting skills.

• Ability to work independently, follow up on actions and meet reporting deadlines.

• Based in Türkiye and able to work effectively remotely.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Data centre or other mission-critical construction projects. Data centre experience is an advantage, not a requirement.

• Mechanical and electrical installation, long-lead procurement and commissioning.

• Working with UK or international clients.

• Recovery programmes and delay analysis.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

• Fully remote from Türkiye; full-time employment with SGK.

• Working hours: 09:00–18:00 Türkiye time, including a lunch break. 

• Occasional flexibility for UK client meetings, agreed in advance.

• Compensation will be discussed based on relevant experience and responsibilities.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply through Kariyer.net with your CV in English. Include a short summary of the projects and schedules you personally managed, your hands-on P6 experience, your experience communicating with clients in English, and your earliest available start date.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an English interview and a practical scheduling assessment. Please do not submit confidential project documents belonging to previous employers or clients.