Planning Manager – Data Centre Projects Lead

Fawkes & Reece Group; London; On-site; NOK 1,020,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full package

Career progression

Challenging projects

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in London is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead programmes from tender stage through handover on large-scale datacentre projects. You will own detailed programmes, collaborate with pre-construction, delivery and commercial teams to ensure robust, price-competitive submissions and flawless delivery.

The role requires proven Senior Planner or Planning Manager experience in Tier 1/2 contracting, and proficiency with Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Planner or Planning Manager within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Developing, managing, and maintaining detailed project programmes from tender through to completion.
• Leading planning input on bids and tenders, ensuring robust and competitive submissions.
• Monitoring progress, identifying risks and opportunities, and advising the wider project team.
• Supporting Project Managers and site teams with accurate planning insights and updates.
• Embedding best-practice planning processes across the business to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior Planner

Planning Manager

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Fawkes & Reece Group in London is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead programmes from tender stage through handover on large-scale datacentre projects. You will own detailed programmes, collaborate with pre-construction, delivery and commercial teams to ensure robust, price-competitive submissions and flawless delivery.

The role requires proven Senior Planner or Planning Manager experience in Tier 1/2 contracting, and proficiency with Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.