Senior Planner (Data Centre Construction)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management and construction services seeks a Senior Planner to manage and influence mission-critical projects in the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will have extensive planning experience and excellent relationship-building skills, working within a collaborative, energy-efficient environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses

Enhanced annual leave: 24 days plus Christmas shutdown

Robust career development opportunities

Supportive, family-focused culture promoting work-life balance

Networking and leadership engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous planning experience in construction.
• Deep knowledge of construction contracts.
• Skilled in mentoring junior planners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage programme plans from bid through delivery.
• Lead project planning on complex schemes.
• Mentor junior planners and ensure best practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Risk analysis

Leadership

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

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MiCiM

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Planner

UK/Europe

At MiCiM, we deliver outstanding project management and construction services to the Data Centre and Mission Critical sectors. Our mission is to help clients create world-class facilities while fostering open, honest, and collaborative relationships.

We’re looking for a Senior Planner who thrives on delivering excellence from bid to project handover.

You will work closely with our senior leadership and site teams, influencing some of the most exciting mission-critical projects in the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing, reviewing, and managing programme plans from bid through delivery
• Leading project planning on large, complex schemes with autonomy
• Collaborating with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Providing EOT advice, managing change, and producing “as-built” records
• Mentoring junior planners and contributing to best practice across the business
• Supporting business reporting with data insights and audits
• Advising during bid stage with method statements and time-related prelims

About you:

• Previous planning experience and deep knowledge of construction contracts and sequencing
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to negotiate and collaborate with suppliers and clients
• Good knowledge of Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project
• Confident in analysing project logic and identifying risks
• Skilled in communication, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring
• Curious, pragmatic, and always seeking smarter ways to work

Why work for us?

• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses
• Enhanced annual leave: 24 days plus Christmas shutdown
• Robust career development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and progression
• Engagement with educational institutions to inspire the next generation
• Work on cutting-edge, innovative projects
• Focus on energy efficiency and sustainability
• Supportive, family-focused culture promoting work-life balance
• Participation in initiatives like FWD -Forum for Women in Data Centres
• Enhanced family leave policies and volunteering leave
• Structured training programmes and professional development opportunities
• Networking and leadership engagement opportunities