Planning Manager

Job Description

Planning Manager – Data Centres Division - London - Up to £120,000 + Package

Are you an experienced Planning Manager with a track record in large-scale construction projects? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor within their specialist Data Centres division, managing programmes from tender stage through to handover.

The Role

As Planning Manager, you’ll be a key part of the project team, taking ownership of programmes across the full lifecycle. You’ll work closely with pre-construction, project delivery and commercial teams to ensure projects are set up for success and delivered to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, managing and maintaining project programmes from tender through to completion.
• Leading planning input on bids and tenders.
• Monitoring progress, identifying risks and opportunities, and advising the project team.
• Supporting project managers and site teams with accurate planning insights and updates.
• Ensuring best practice planning processes are embedded and adhered to across the division.

About You

• Strong background as a Senior Planner/Planning Manager within a Tier 1/Tier 2 main Contractor
• Experience in mission-critical / data centres or other large, complex projects.
• Proficient in planning software (Primavera P6 or Asta).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to influence and support senior management.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £120,000 + full package.
• Clear career progression within a well-structured planning function.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects in a thriving sector.
• Join a market leader with a strong pipeline of data centre projects across the UK and Europe.

If you’re a forward-thinking planner looking to take the next step in your career with a top-tier contractor, we’d love to hear from you.