Senior Planner

Sphere Solutions; Bromley; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work

Eyecare Vouchers

25 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

Sphere Solutions seeks a Senior Planner for a landmark data centre project in Hayes, West London. You will lead the planning function, develop robust programmes, manage risks, and support project teams to achieve milestones.

The role requires Primavera P6 and NEC3/4 experience, with strong stakeholder management and mentoring of junior planners. A compelling career path and excellent benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as Senior Planner on large-scale projects.
• Proven ability to develop and manage detailed construction programmes.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, sequencing, logistics and risk management.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 or FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of detailed construction programmes across tender, pre-construction and live phases.
• Produce baseline and contract programmes and short-term schedules.
• Develop methodologies, sequencing strategies and logistics plans.
• Monitor progress, risks, delays and recovery opportunities.
• Provide planning input into tenders and bids.
• Ensure governance, baselining and change control procedures.
• Review and maintain planning standards across teams.
• Mentor planners within the business.
• Attend client meetings and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Senior Planner experience

Stakeholder management

Programme risk management

Mentoring junior planners

Education

Degree or equivalent in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Planner | Data Centre | Hayes | £85,000 - £95,000 + Excellent Benefits

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Senior Planner Jobs in Hayes | Construction Planning | Data Centre | Primavera P6 | Main Contractor

Location: Hayes, West London

Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Senior Planner required for a major data centre project

The Role

As Senior Planner, you'll lead the planning function across a major construction project, developing robust programmes, managing planning risks and supporting project teams to successfully deliver key milestones.

You’ll work closely with project directors, commercial teams, site management and clients to ensure programmes accurately reflect project strategy while maintaining the highest planning standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed construction programmes across tender, pre-construction and live project phases
• Produce and manage baseline programmes, contract programmes and short-term look-ahead schedules
• Develop construction methodologies, sequencing strategies and logistics plans
• Monitor project progress and identify programme risks, delays and recovery opportunities
• Analyse critical path, float and programme performance
• Support extension of time submissions, delay analysis and programme records
• Provide planning input into tenders, bids and pre-construction activities
• Ensure programme governance, baselining and change control procedures are maintained
• Review and maintain planning standards across multiple project teams
• Mentor and support planners within the business, promoting best practice
• Attend client meetings and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful project delivery

About The Project

You’ll initially be based on a landmark hyperscale data centre development near Hayes, West London.

The Project Includes

• Multiple state-of-the-art data halls
• High and medium voltage electrical infrastructure
• Energy centres and backup power generation
• Major civil engineering and external works
• Office accommodation and visitor facilities

This is a technically complex, long-term project that offers exposure to one of the UK's fastest-growing construction sectors.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Significant experience as a Senior Planner, Construction Planner, Planning Manager or Project Planner
• Proven track record of developing and managing construction programmes on large-scale projects
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, logistics and programme risk management
• Experience supporting tender, contract and post-contract planning activities
• Knowledge of delay analysis, extension of time procedures and programme records
• Excellent working knowledge of Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject and/or Microsoft Project
• Experience working under NEC3, NEC4 and/or FIDIC contracts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior planners is highly desirable

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls or a related discipline
• Professional membership of CIOB, APM, RICS or a similar professional body is desirable
• Formal training in Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject or equivalent planning software

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £85,000 - £90,000
• Car Allowance
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare and Cash Plan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday Leave
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Excellent long-term career progression within a growing contractor
• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most prestigious data centre construction projects

Equal Opportunities

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, respected and given equal opportunities to succeed.

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership, or gender reassignment.