Lead Planning Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre Projects

Gold Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a Planning Manager to join their dynamic team in Slough. The role involves leading planning for major hyperscale data centre projects, coordinating resources, and ensuring project delivery aligns with client expectations. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar role within a contracting environment and must possess strong communication, leadership, and commercial skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including car allowance, pension, and healthcare.

Benefits

Annual car allowance of £7,000

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Bonus

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Other great benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planning Manager / Senior Planner within a main contracting environment.
• Extensive experience building industry experience including data centres.
• Ability to manage multiple project programmes and reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project programmes across pre-construction, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Lead planning input on tenders, feasibility studies, and design coordination.
• Monitor project progress, analyse variances, and provide strategic solutions to mitigate delays.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, clients, and supply chain partners.
• Regularly report on programme performance, key milestones, and critical path analysis.
• Champion best practices in project controls and programme management.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

A leading construction company is looking for a Planning Manager to join their dynamic team in Slough. The role involves leading planning for major hyperscale data centre projects, coordinating resources, and ensuring project delivery aligns with client expectations. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar role within a contracting environment and must possess strong communication, leadership, and commercial skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including car allowance, pension, and healthcare.