Senior Project Planner - Data Centres

Job Description

SENIOR PROJECT PLANNER – DATA CENTRES\n
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\nManchester | Hybrid\n
\n£80,000–£85,000 + Comprehensive Benefits\n
\nPermanent Position\n
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\nTAKE OWNERSHIP OF MAJOR DATA CENTRE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMMES\n
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\nAn established international data centre and critical infrastructure specialist is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Planner to lead the planning and programming of complex, multidisciplinary construction projects.\n
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\nWorking on projects valued between £10m and £100m, you will take responsibility for integrated construction programmes covering Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) disciplines.\n
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\nThis is an opportunity for an experienced planning professional with proven expertise across the COMPLETE PROJECT LIFECYCLE, from concept, tender and pre-construction through construction delivery, commissioning and final handover.\n
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\nTHE ROLE\n
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\nYou will work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, engineering teams, specialist subcontractors and clients to develop and maintain accurate, achievable construction programmes.\n
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\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n
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\n• Develop and manage tender, pre-construction and detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject.\n
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\n• Own integrated multidisciplinary master programmes covering CSA and MEP packages.\n
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\n• Coordinate construction sequencing across groundworks, foundations, structural works, building envelopes, mechanical installations and electrical infrastructure.\n
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\n• Manage programme interfaces between engineering disciplines, specialist subcontractors and construction delivery teams.\n
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\n• Develop and maintain critical path programmes, identifying dependencies, risks and potential delays.\n
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\n• Monitor progress against baseline programmes, producing accurate reports and programme forecasts.\n
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\n• Develop recovery programmes and mitigation strategies to address delays and maintain project milestones.\n
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\n• Integrate testing, commissioning and handover activities into the overall construction programme.\n
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\n• Collaborate with design teams, project management, engineering specialists and supply-chain partners.\n
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\n• Present programme updates, risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders and clients.\n
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\nESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS\n
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\n• Extensive experience as a Senior Project Planner, Senior Construction Planner, Lead Planner or Planning Manager.\n
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\n• Excellent hands-on proficiency in Asta Powerproject – MANDATORY.\n
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\n• Proven planning experience across ALL phases of the construction project lifecycle, from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.\n
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\n• Demonstrable experience developing and managing integrated multidisciplinary construction programmes covering BOTH CSA and MEP disciplines.\n
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\n• Strong pre-construction and tender programming experience.\n
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\n• Comprehensive understanding of construction methodologies, buildability, sequencing and critical path analysis.\n
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\n• Experience planning complex data centre, mission-critical or comparable major engineering construction projects.\n
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\n• Experience managing construction delivery programmes, progress reporting, risk management and programme recovery.\n
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\n• Strong stakeholder management, communication and technical coordination skills.\n
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\n• Ability to commute to Manchester for a hybrid working arrangement.\n
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\nDESIRABLE EXPERIENCE\n
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\n• Hyperscale or colocation data centre projects.\n
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\n• Major construction projects valued between £10m and £100m.\n
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\n• Previous engineering, technical design or site engineering experience.\n
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\n• Integrated systems testing and commissioning.\n
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\n• Pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing or complex critical infrastructure projects.\n
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\n• Relevant engineering, construction management or project planning qualifications.\n
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\nSALARY & BENEFITS\n
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\n• £80,000–£85,000 basic annual salary\n
\n• Car allowance\n
\n• Employer pension scheme\n
\n• Private medical insurance\n
\n• Annual performance-related bonus\n
\n• Life assurance\n
\n• Hybrid working arrangements\n
\n• Structured career development and progression\n
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\nExact benefit terms are subject to confirmation.\n
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\nWHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?\n
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\nJoin an established international specialist operating in the rapidly growing data centre and critical infrastructure sector.\n
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\nYou will contribute to technically challenging construction programmes, working alongside experienced engineering and project delivery professionals.\n
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\nThe position offers significant responsibility, exposure to major UK infrastructure projects and excellent opportunities for long-term career development.\n
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\nAPPLY NOW\n
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\nIf you are an experienced Senior Project Planner with advanced Asta Powerproject skills and proven multidisciplinary planning experience across the complete construction lifecycle, we would welcome a confidential conversation.\n
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\nApply with your CV or contact Zander at Open Space by Build Space to discuss this opportunity in confidence.