Data Centres Project Planner

Description

• Produce project reports outlining progress against baseline programme and resource scheduling
• Align project schedules with labour resource, equipment and material schedules in support of procurement planning and subcontractor coordination.
• Attending site/client meetings either onsite or virtually to ensure all relevant project information is captured and any progress completion is incorporated.
• Track and update project progress against baseline plans.
• Support project tenders and bid development teams with tender stage construction programmes and liaising with the team to develop delivery & resource schedules to identify any time & cost mitigation.
• Support the mobilisation of new projects, ensuring all elements (site setup, documentation, logistics) are in phased in accordance too both EUK and client expectations.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders, highlighting risks, delays, and any mitigation strategies.
• Develop standardised toolkits for consistent project commencement.
• Ensure planning activities comply with CDM regulations and internal governance standards.
• Collaborate with site teams, technical & design team members, clients, and subcontractors to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.
• Identify scheduling risks and propose solutions.
• Create, maintain, and update detailed construction programmes using planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, ASTA Powerproject).
• Ensure construction programmes reflect realistic timescales, resource availability, and client milestones.
• Manage programme changes and assess impact on overall delivery timescale and resource requirements.

Requirements

• A good level of interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Extensive experience with project programme software packages.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and the sequencing of construction projects
• Knowledge of critical environments and the operation of.
• The ability to gather information from all relevant sources
• Experience of construction project delivery and CDM regulatory governance.
• Ability to think and react to immediate problems and issues without losing sight of or compromising project goals
• The ability to make decisions and solve problems - analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• High standard of personal integrity and professionalism with the adaptability to change
• The ability to communicate with supervisors and peers, providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
• SMSTS accredited
• Ability to work under pressure
• Project management experience
• Valid full driving licence
• Ability to lead and act with authority when required

Benefits

• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
• Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries
• Dental scheme
• Access to health assessments
• Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance