Senior Planner

Savile Lloyd Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering firm is seeking a Senior Planner to work on a Data Centre project in Europe. The role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience, with a strong focus on creating detailed construction programmes using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project. You will collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project delivery and track milestones. Data Centre experience is preferred but not required. The company fosters an inclusive workplace and encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years working in a similar role.
• Experience using Primavera P6 required.
• Data Centre experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Track project milestones and report progress.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify critical path activities and propose mitigation strategies.
• Assist in tender programmes and methodologies for bid submissions.
• Integrate resource and cost loading into the programme.
• Assess and programme the impact of change events.
• Support the development of planning standards and procedures.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project management

Risk analysis

Collaboration

Job description

Our client is a leading multinational engineering services provider and general contractor who specializes in mission critical turnkey solutions. Employing over 750 professionals and deliver leading-edge construction solutions across a range of key sectors including Data Centre s, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Technology, Fire protection, Building Services, and Technical Support Services. They are currently looking for Senior Planners to join them on a Data Centre project in Europe.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Create detailed, fully integrated construction programmes using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project, ensuring alignment with design, procurement, and construction activities.
• Track project milestones, analyse performance against the baseline schedule, and report progress to project management and stakeholders with appropriate commentary and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams (design, commercial, operations) and external stakeholders (clients, subcontractors, consultants) to ensure programme accuracy and feasibility.
• Identify critical path activities, assess the impact of potential delays, and propose mitigation strategies to maintain project delivery dates.
• Assist in developing tender programmes and methodologies for bid submissions, providing planning expertise and construction sequencing input during the pre-construction phase.
• Integrate resource and cost loading into the programme where required, enabling accurate forecasting and productivity tracking.
• Assess and programme the impact of change events, variations, and design changes, supporting the commercial team in preparing claims or EOT submissions.
• Support the development of planning standards, procedures, and tools; contribute to lessons learned sessions to improve future project planning performance.

You Will Need:

• A minimum of 8 years working in a similar role.
• Experience using Primavera P6.
• An EU Passport may be required for this role.
• Data Centre experience is not required but highly desirable.

Savile Lloyd and our Clients are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success. Savile Lloyd is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.