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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Planner - Data Centre's - **Company:** Joshua Robert - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £85,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Primavera - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a166ac276d4bdb2b ## About the Role 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. ## Description 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 ## Related Videos - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Pragmatic Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2012-pragmatic-planning) - [AI is dead, long live AK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1093-ai-is-dead-long-live-ak) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [The 2026 Talent Pivot: Essential Trends for an Evolving Workforce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100098-the-2026-talent-pivot-essential-trends-for-an-evolving-workforce) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024) - [Developers are Building the Cities of the Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/536-developers-are-building-the-cities-of-the-future) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)