Master Programme Lead - Construction & Site Delivery

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Allowance

Bonus

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Career Progression

Immediate Start

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Planner/Planning Manager in Taunton to own the master construction programme on major mission-critical projects. The role is site-based, with a strong emphasis on real programme ownership, driving delivery from construction through commissioning.

The successful candidate will lead planning efforts on data centres and other large-scale projects, collaborating with senior leaders and site teams.

Qualifications

• Strong construction planning experience on major projects with leadership skills.
• Experience on large-scale, technically complex projects, ideally data centres or high-tech facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject, backed by real construction understanding.
• Critical path, progress and programme variance analysis.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work on site 5 days a week in Somerset.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the master construction programme.
• Work with project managers, engineers and site teams to align programme logic with installation methodology.
• Manage design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate complex MEP/CSA sequences and interfaces for mission-critical projects.
• Identify programme risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Track site progress, produce reports, support delivery teams to maintain programme integrity.
• Mentor and guide junior planners within the project team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Project planning

Job description

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Planner/Planning Manager in Taunton to own the master construction programme on major mission-critical projects. The role is site-based, with a strong emphasis on real programme ownership, driving delivery from construction through commissioning.

The successful candidate will lead planning efforts on data centres and other large-scale projects, collaborating with senior leaders and site teams.