Data Centre Project Planner – Complex Builds

Sphere Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Construction Planner for a flagship data centre project in Acton, West London. You will develop, maintain and monitor construction programmes throughout the lifecycle, working with project managers, engineers and commercial teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires expertise in Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject or MS Project, with a track record on major construction or mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as Construction Planner, Project Planner or Planning Engineer.
• Experience on major construction, infrastructure or mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing and programme management.
• Excellent working knowledge of Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject or Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
• Prepare baseline programmes and regularly update live construction schedules.
• Monitor project progress and report against key milestones.
• Analyse critical path, float, programme risks and potential delays.
• Produce look-ahead programmes, progress reports and planning updates.
• Support project teams with recovery programmes and 'what-if' scenario analysis.
• Assist with programme baselining, change control and schedule management.
• Provide planning support during tender and pre-construction stages.

Skills

Strong analytical

Excellent communication

Planning expertise

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related

Planning qualifications desirable

Tools

Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Job description

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Construction Planner for a flagship data centre project in Acton, West London. You will develop, maintain and monitor construction programmes throughout the lifecycle, working with project managers, engineers and commercial teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires expertise in Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject or MS Project, with a track record on major construction or mission-critical projects.