Planning Manager

GagaMuller; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management consultancy is seeking a Senior Planning Manager in London. This role involves leading the planning team for key Data Centre projects across the UK and Europe. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, advanced training in project management software, and experience with project logistics. The company offers competitive salary, extensive benefits including healthcare and pension contributions, and opportunities for creative and professional development. Flexible working arrangements are provided.

Benefits

Competitive Salary with yearly increase

Up to 27 days holiday

5% Employer pension contributions

Full Healthcare cover

Flexible and remote working

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or diploma is required.
• Training in advanced construction project management software needed.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and advanced BIM training is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning team for key Data Centre projects across the UK & Europe.
• Drive strategic initiatives focusing on communication, training, and data analytics.
• Oversee product logistics and facilitate training with site execution teams.
• Review project risks and develop baseline contract programmes.

Skills

Advanced construction project management software training

Primavera P6 Training

Advanced BIM training

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or diploma

Job description

Senior Planning Manager

London

Data Centre

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Planning Manager to join GagaMuller . You will collaborate with experienced, diverse, and passionate teams, fostering a strong social dynamic and collective sense of achievement. This role offers you extensive industry exposure, helping you broaden your skills, open doors to new opportunities, and expand your perspective. We are committed to empowering you, providing real responsibility, and supporting your career growth through mentorship from industry leaders and the tools you need to succeed. You will also contribute to shaping our business strategy as we continue to grow. At GagaMuller, building lasting, trusted relationships with our teams and clients is at the core of what we do.

You will lead the planning team with the planning and programming of the design, procurement and construction activities associated with a number of key Data Centre projects across Ireland, UK & Europe. You will regularly review the programme and planning management function in the preconstruction and construction phases.

The Opportunity

In This Role, You Will :

• Play a key role in driving the implementation of strategic initiatives, focusing on communication, training, partnerships, and data analytics across project portfolios.
• Oversee product logistics and acquisition of long‑lead‑time materials.
• Schedule and facilitate regular meetings and training with site execution teams.
• Create visual storyboards detailing various phases and configurations of fit‑outs.
• Develop and refine burn‑in workflows and processes, ensuring alignment with rack deployment schedules.
• Track installation sequences and key risks, offering on‑site support during critical milestones.
• To support the project director in charge in the assessment of the programme risk at prequalification stage.
• To review the development of the baseline contract programme, covering all aspects of design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• To oversee the preparation of a construction (target) programme highlighting areas of improvement against the contract programme.
• To support the director in charge in business improvement measures with planning and project controls.
• To validate the tender event programme for the procurement of subcontractors incorporating design release and lead in activities is correct and achievable.
• To oversee construction methodology to effectively demonstrate the construction techniques and sequencing in order to successfully deliver projects.
• To review all project prelim books including, but not limited to, staff resource, logistics and temporary works requirements.
• To engage with the supply chain to review the project programme with regards to design, lead in’s, construction periods, plant & labour requirements.
• To review risk and opportunities for every programme produced and highlight potential mitigation measures in the programme. Including float and time risk allowances.

Qualifications

• Relevent Degree or diploma
• Advanced construction project management software training – progress analysis & s‑curve reporting. Managing costs & resources.
• Primavera P6 Training Managing People Training
• Advanced BIM training and understanding of the common data environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with yearly increase
• Hyperspeed career growth
• Scale up organization working closely with the owners
• Up to 27 days holiday
• 5% Employer pension contributions
• Full Healthcare cover
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and remote working
• Regular team events
• Creative and exciting culture
• Exposure to Technology development
• Professional and Educational development

About Us

GagaMuller is a scaling global project and cost management consultancy, renowned for delivering exceptional results. Our success stems from our people and our unique approach. With fresh thinking and a focus on building with data, we are driving innovation and creating a more sustainable built environment. Collaborating with prestigious clients across exciting industries, we deliver major projects with real impact.