Planner (Data Center Construction)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Planning Engineer to support our data center construction projects. The role involves developing construction schedules, monitoring site progress and coordinating with project stakeholders to support timely project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update the master project programme, baseline schedule and detailed construction schedules.
• Prepare weekly and short-term look-ahead schedules with site teams and subcontractors.
• Integrate design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning activities into the overall project programme.
• Monitor actual progress against the approved baseline, analyse schedule variances and highlight potential delays.
• Review critical paths, activity dependencies and available float to assess their impact on project milestones.
• Coordinate work sequences across civil, structural, architectural and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) disciplines.
• Track long-lead equipment and material deliveries to support installation readiness and commissioning milestones.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, S-curves and planned-versus-actual progress comparisons.
• Collaborate with project managers, consultants, site engineers, subcontractors and suppliers to identify and resolve scheduling constraints.
• Develop recovery programmes with the project team and follow up on agreed corrective actions.

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in construction planning, scheduling and progress monitoring.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of construction sequences and coordination between building works and MEP installations.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, verify site progress and incorporate accurate updates into project schedules.
• Familiarity with critical path analysis, progress measurement, S-curves and recovery planning.
• Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills, with close attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and coordinate effectively with project stakeholders.