Senior Project Planner

Planner / Senior Planner

Data Centre Sector

Discipline: Project Controls & Scheduling

Location: London (with Hybrid Working)

Leading construction consultancy delivering some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector are looking for experienced Planner or Senior Planner for a London based role, supporting the delivery of various Data Centre projects in and around London, and across Europe.

They have experienced substantial growth in the Advanced Tech sector encompassing data centres, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, robotics and automation, and renewable energy production and battery storage, expanding into new EMEA markets, broadening their service offerings, and significantly increasing their team.

You will be responsible for the comprehensive planning, scheduling, and coordination of construction projects from inception to completion within the Data Centre sector. Your expertise in project management, keen attention to detail, and strong communication skills will be essential in ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget.

You will; work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, engineers, architects, and clients, to create and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and implement strategies to overcome potential obstacles; collaborate with project stakeholders to develop detailed project plans, outlining project activities, timelines, and critical milestones; coordinate with resource managers to review/allocate labour, equipment, and materials according to project requirements and schedules; identify potential risks and bottlenecks in project schedules and develop contingency plans to minimize their impact on project timelines; generate regular progress reports, presenting project status, key metrics, and forecasting potential challenges to senior management and stakeholders.

You will ideally have demonstrable experience in delivering projects as either a consultant or client-side Project Planner in the Data Centre space although transferable experience within other sectors such as MEP, Pharma, Energy may also be considered.

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