Planning Manager

Gold Group Limited

Slough

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Bonus

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Gold Group Limited in Slough is recruiting a Planning Manager to lead the planning and delivery of a major data centre project. You will take responsibility for developing detailed programmes, coordinating resources, and ensuring milestones align with client expectations on a hyperscale scheme.

The role requires proven experience as a Planning Manager/Senior Planner within main contracting, with strong leadership, communication, and commercial awareness to manage multiple workstreams across

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Planning Manager / Senior Planner within a main contracting environment.

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

Planning

Project scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Construction knowledge

Job description

Title: Planning Manager
Location: Slough
Salary: £100-125,000 + car allowance + bonus + package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Planning Manager to join the data centre division of an established construction business. The Planning Manager will join a dynamic team and take the lead on a new major data centre project based in Slough.

The Planning Manager will play a pivotal role in the successful planning and delivery of hyperscale date centre projects for key clients across the UK. They will be responsible taking a lead in planning complex data centre projects through all phases - from tender to contract stages.

The Planning Manager will play a key role in the successful delivery of an new exciting complex hyperscale scheme. They will utilize their expertise to shape project timelines, coordinate resources and ensure delivery aligns with their clients expectations. They will collaborate closely with stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors, to develop robust project strategies and ensure seamless transitions from pre-construction to execution.

Key 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

Key Requirements:

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

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