Senior Planning Lead for Data Centre Projects

Winthrop Technologies Ltd.

Blyth

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Market leader in data centre industry

Large-scale projects

Career progression and development

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies Ltd, Europe’s dedicated data centre delivery partner, seeks a Planning Lead to join the Blyth project in the United Kingdom. You will lead all planning and scheduling activities, developing integrated programmes to meet project requirements.

The role requires 7+ years in project planning within construction or engineering, with proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. You will coordinate with Project Managers, design teams, and subcontractors to keep programmes on

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar discipline.
7+ years’ experience in project planning within construction or engineering.
Strong experience developing and managing programmes on large-scale construction projects.
Proficiency in planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar).
Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
In‑depth understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and project delivery.
Proven ability to manage complex schedules and deliver projects on programme.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all planning and scheduling activities across the project lifecycle.
Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project programmes in line with project objectives.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Package Managers, design teams, and subcontractors to align schedules.
Monitor project progress, identify delays, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure programme delivery.
Prepare and update short-term and long-term construction schedules.
Conduct schedule risk analysis and support project teams in managing programme risks and opportunities.
Chair and attend Planning Meetings, Progress Meetings, and Project Reviews.
Provide regular progress reports, programme updates, and critical path analysis to senior management.
Review subcontractor programmes and ensure alignment with overall project timelines.
Support commercial and project teams with programme-related inputs for claims, variations, and reporting.
Ensure all planning documentation is maintained and up to date.
Proactively identify and resolve scheduling, sequencing, and coordination issues.
Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and tools across the project.