Senior Construction Planning Lead – Data Centers & High-Tech

Laminar Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Professional body membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity upside

Job summary

Laminar Projects is seeking a senior construction planner to push the discipline to new heights. You will lead the project planning discipline, shaping complex projects and guiding delivery teams through structured planning and digital delivery.

This role offers a hybrid work model with home and site engagement, and a focus on professional growth within a values-driven culture. You will mentor teams, develop repeatable processes, and partner with clients to long‑term value.

Qualifications

• Mastery: Solid construction project planning capability considering objectives and context.
• Communication: Charisma, influence, and presence to guide teams.
• Leadership: Proven leader/coach of teams.
• Impact: Track record of scalable, repeatable solutions in projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the plan: Own the project plan for one or more projects and ensure it is followed; mitigate delays and manage commercially.
• Own the outcome: Ensure the project’s understanding and focus on the plan, even when faced with resistance.
• Report and inform: Provide actionable reports to stakeholders to help delivery.
• Make scalable solutions: Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools with the team.
• Develop everyone: Maximise development of the team and educate clients to improve.

Skills

Mastery

Communication

Leadership

Impact

Job description

Laminar Projects is seeking a senior construction planner to push the discipline to new heights. You will lead the project planning discipline, shaping complex projects and guiding delivery teams through structured planning and digital delivery.

This role offers a hybrid work model with home and site engagement, and a focus on professional growth within a values-driven culture. You will mentor teams, develop repeatable processes, and partner with clients to long‑term value.