Lead Planner
Data Centre Construction
Location: Blyth, Northumberland (On-site)
Type: Permanent
Salary: (DOE)
Vacancy: Lead Planner
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A leading data centre delivery / mission-critical construction contractor is looking for an experienced Lead Planner to join their project team in Blyth. You'll take ownership of the end-to-end programme, driving planning performance across the build and supporting project leadership with clear reporting, critical path visibility, and proactive mitigation.
What you'll be doing
- Lead all planning and scheduling activities across the project lifecycle
- Build, maintain and manage integrated project programmes aligned to delivery milestones
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Package Managers, design teams and subcontractors to align schedules
- Track progress, identify delays and implement mitigation to protect key dates
- Produce short-term and long-term construction schedules and phasing plans
- Run schedule risk analysis and support programme risk/opportunity management
- Chair / attend planning, progress and project review meetings
- Provide progress reporting, programme updates and critical path analysis to senior stakeholders
- Review subcontractor programmes and ensure alignment with the master programme
- Support commercial/project teams with programme inputs for claims, variations and reporting
- Maintain planning documentation and drive continuous improvement in planning tools/processes
What we're looking for
- Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management or similar
- 7+ years' experience in project planning within construction/engineering
- Strong track record managing programmes on large-scale construction projects
- Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project (or similar)
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and analytical skills
- Solid understanding of construction sequencing, methodology and project delivery
Desirable: Data centre / industrial / mission-critical project experience.
What's on offer
- Competitive salary package (up to £80,000)
- Career development and progression in a high-growth sector
- Collaborative team environment on a major project
- Potential subsistence/accommodation support (project-dependent)
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If you're a Planner/Planning Manager ready to lead programme delivery on a large, complex build, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
