Project Planner

Project Planner – Data Centre Construction

Location: Ferrybridge, Leeds, UK
Salary: £60,000–£70,000
Sector: Data Centre / Mission-Critical Construction
Employment: Permanent

The Opportunity

An opportunity is available for an experienced Project Planner to support the delivery of large-scale construction and mission-critical projects in Helsinki, Finland. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules across pre-construction, construction and commissioning, monitoring progress, analysing delays and providing accurate reporting to support project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage planning activities for individual projects or a portfolio of projects.

* Develop, maintain and update schedules covering pre-construction, construction and commissioning.

* Maintain progress databases and produce regular project progress reports.

* Analyse milestones, critical paths, float and potential delays.

* Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to monitor schedule performance and productivity.

* Audit site progress and verify reported progress against actual work completed.

* Attend planning and scheduling meetings with clients, subcontractors and project teams.

* Prepare tender programmes, resource histograms and project schedules.

* Lead planning meetings and support weekly workface planning activities.

* Resource-load and cash-load schedules to support project forecasting and delivery.

* Provide planning data for payment applications and contract review reports.

* Ensure the quality, accuracy and consistency of schedules and reports.

* Identify programme risks, communicate issues and recommend corrective actions.

* Record delays and disruption, supporting claims preparation and contractual disputes where required.

* Travel to project sites when necessary to review progress and support planning activities.

Essential Requirements

* 3–5 years’ experience as a Project Planner on large construction projects.

* Data centre construction experience is highly advantageous.

* Relevant construction-related degree, technical qualification or trade background.

* Proven working knowledge of Primavera P6.

* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

* Strong understanding of Earned Value Management and tendering processes.

* Experience with project scheduling, progress monitoring and delay analysis.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and meet strict deadlines