Planner - Data Centre's

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established consultancy supporting some of the industry’s most significant hyperscale, colocation and mission-critical developments across the UK and internationally. You will work alongside experienced Project Managers, Cost Managers and other specialist consultants, providing high-quality planning and programme management advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Data Centre experience is essential for this position.

The Role As a Planner, you will play a key role in supporting clients across major Data Centre programmes, providing robust planning, scheduling and programme management expertise. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, maintaining and managing detailed project programmes.
• Working with Project Managers, Cost Managers, designers, contractors and client teams to establish realistic delivery programmes.
• Monitoring progress against approved programmes and identifying potential delays and risks.
• Undertaking critical path analysis and programme impact assessments.
• Reviewing contractor programmes and providing advice on programme performance.
• Supporting project controls, reporting and governance processes.
• Producing clear and concise programme reports for senior stakeholders.
• Identifying programme risks, constraints and opportunities and developing mitigation strategies.
• Supporting change management and assessing the programme implications of variations and changes.
• Contributing to tender and procurement programmes where required.
• Working across multiple workstreams and projects within a fast-paced Data Centre environment.
• Supporting clients through the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to construction, commissioning and handover.

The Projects You will have the opportunity to work on high-value, technically complex Data Centre developments, potentially including:

• Hyperscale Data Centres
• Colocation facilities
• AI / high-density computing environments
• Data Centre campuses
• New-build developments
• Major refurbishment and expansion projects
• Mission-critical infrastructure programmes

A leading Cost & Project Management Consultancy is looking to strengthen its growing Data Centre team with an experienced Planner who has a proven track record working within the Data Centre sector., The successful candidate will have a strong background in construction planning, ideally gained within a consultancy, contractor or client-side environment. You will need:

• Proven Data Centre experience - essential.
• Experience working as a Planner / Senior Planner / Project Planner within major construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction programming and project controls.
• Excellent understanding of programme development, monitoring and reporting.
• Experience using Primavera P6 is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of critical path, sequencing, milestones and programme risk.
• Experience working with contractors and reviewing construction programmes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with senior client stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-moving project environment.

Experience with NEC, delay analysis, forensic planning, change control or project controls would be advantageous. Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a consultancy that is actively investing in its Data Centre capability and working with some of the industry’s leading clients. You’ll benefit from:

• Exposure to major hyperscale and mission-critical projects.
• The opportunity to work with leading Data Centre developers, operators and investors.
• A strong technical and professional environment.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• The chance to develop your career within a specialist and rapidly growing sector.
• A competitive salary of £60,000 - £85,000, depending on experience, plus benefits.