Senior Planner / Planner

Senior Planner / Planner - Data Centre Projects

We are currently seeking both a Senior Planner and a Planner to join a leading international construction company delivering some of Europe's most significant Data Centre developments.

Whether you are an experienced Senior Planner looking to lead planning activities on large-scale mission-critical projects, or a Planner seeking to further develop your career within a high-performing project environment, this is an excellent opportunity to work on technically complex projects from pre-construction through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project programmes for major Data Centre projects.
• Prepare baseline schedules and monitor project performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyse progress, critical path activities, project risks, and opportunities.
• Produce regular planning, progress, and performance reports for key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors.
• Lead or participate in planning workshops, look-ahead planning sessions, and programme reviews.
• Monitor procurement schedules, resource requirements, and key project milestones.
• Identify potential delays and develop mitigation and recovery programmes where required.
• Provide planning support during tender, pre-construction, and live project phases.
• Support project controls, progress measurement, earned value reporting, and schedule risk analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimise project delivery.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Extensive planning experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Proven track record delivering Data Centre or other mission-critical developments.
• Primavera P6 expertise.
• Strong experience in project controls, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead planning activities and mentor junior planning professionals.

Desirable Experience

• Previous Data Centre project experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience within fast-paced multidisciplinary construction environments.

What's on Offer?

• Work on some of Europe's largest and most prestigious Data Centre developments.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a leading international contractor.
• Exposure to complex, high-value projects and industry-leading professionals.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative project environment.