Senior Planner (Data Centre)

The Senior Project Planner will be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining project schedules on mission-critical data centre projects. The role requires close coordination with CSA, MEP, and ICT teams to ensure programme alignment, risk mitigation, and on-time project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed project programmes across all project phases
• Integrate CSA, MEP, and ICT schedules into a single master programme
• Monitor progress, identify delays, and implement recovery strategies
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders on planning activities
• Conduct critical path analysis and track key milestones
• Prepare progress reports, lookaheads, and programme updates
• Support tender planning, baseline development, and change management
• Ensure alignment with commissioning and handover timelines

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Planner on large-scale construction projects (data centre experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and project delivery methodologies
• Proficiency in planning software (e.g. Primavera xcfaprz P6, MS Project)
• Ability to manage complex, fast-track project schedules
• Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills
• Experience on hyperscale or mission-critical data centre projects
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and integrated project schedules
• Background working with main contractors or specialist data centre delivery firms