Scheduling & Planning Manager

Our client, a global leader in digital infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Scheduling & Planning Manager to oversee the planning, monitoring, and control of large-scale data centre developments. This is a pivotal role, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with strategic objectives, from initial development through to ready-for-service stage.

The Role

The Scheduling & Planning Manager will be responsible for developing and managing project schedules across all phases of construction and delivery. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with procurement, design, engineering, construction, testing & commissioning, and operations teams to ensure alignment of milestones and adherence to schedule management policies. This role requires strong expertise in planning tools, risk mitigation, and performance reporting within complex, fast-paced project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Level 1–3 project schedules across all development stages.
• Align delivery strategy with procurement, design, construction, and operations teams.
• Support PMC in preparing Level 3 coordinated schedules with key milestones.
• Review and validate contractor schedules (Level 4/5) for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure contractors and PMCs adhere to schedule management policies.
• Monitor progress, track risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Advise construction teams of major slippages or milestone risks.
• Review and track recovery or acceleration plans where needed.
• Consolidate reporting into weekly/monthly dashboards and presentations.
• Maintain accurate schedule records and updates in Primavera/OPC.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years’ experience in project planning and scheduling, with management exposure.
• Previous data centre delivery experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction practices and standards.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6/Oracle Primavera Cloud and Microsoft Project.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-growth organisation at the forefront of the data centre sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring project delivery excellence, supporting the timely completion of complex developments that underpin the global digital economy.