Planning Manager – Data Centre

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

. Lead and oversee successful delivery of Data Centre projects with a view to securing repeat business .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSaunderton • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Data Centre project delivery, including schedule management, risk assessment, and contract administration. Proficient in utilizing Primavera P6 and Microsoft 365 for effective project planning and reporting.

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Data Centre Project DeliveryPrimavera P6Schedule ManagementRisk AssessmentContract Administration

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Hard Skills

Schedule Scenario AnalysisConstruction Schedule DevelopmentChange Control Process ImplementationTesting and Commissioning ProcessesSchedule Quantitative Risk AssessmentsReporting Systems4D ModellingSchedule Management Processes

Soft Skills

Customer Service ExcellenceExcellent Communication SkillsTeam PlayerPositive Proactive ApproachDiplomatic and Personable

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365 SuitePower BISynchro

Certifications & Qualifications

MCIOBMRICSMAPMMIARB

Industry Keywords

Data Centre ConsultancyMission-Critical ProjectsProject ControlsTender AnalysisClient Schedule Lead

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee successful delivery of Data Centre projects with a view to securing repeat business
Audit general contractor schedules to ensure they are logical, compliant, and contain all project scope
Establish robust schedule reporting procedures for streamlined data capture and analysis
Interview main contractors and undertake tender analysis, reporting recommendations to clients on schedule submissions
Report regularly to clients and internal client teams
Undertake schedule scenario analysis based on proposed client options
Develop and evolve construction schedules
Perform contract administration using knowledge of building contracts
Implement and manage a change control process
Understand and audit testing and commissioning processes, aligning commissioning information into integrated master schedules
Contribute to risk management and undertake Schedule Quantitative Risk Assessments to calculate project predictability
Verify work onsite and ensure schedule forecasts accurately reflect progress
Support and develop the Data Centre team on high-profile projects
Act as client schedule lead for a campus project, supporting and reporting to the campus lead, client team, and stakeholders
Provide project delivery insights related to project controls and schedule management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record in a Data Centre consultancy environment
Positive proactive approach and commitment to customer service excellence
Experience as Lead Project Planner for Data Centre projects on the client, consultancy, or general contractor side, involving projects valued at £40 million or more
Extensive technical delivery experience in a similar role within a consultancy, contractor, or end-user client
Experience delivering mission-critical projects as a consultant, lead contractor, or client-side Project Planner
Ability to quickly acclimatise to a new project and take ownership to drive it forward
Strong capability with Primavera P6 and Microsoft 365 suite
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Team player with a ‘can do’ attitude; outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, and flexible
Degree-level qualification
Experience using reporting systems such as Power BI with schedule data alignment is preferable
Understanding and capability to use 4D modelling such as Synchro is preferable
Experience writing schedule management processes for structure alignment and reporting across portfolios is preferable
Professional qualification such as MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM, MIARB or equivalent is desirable, or desire to achieve

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Family-friendly policies
Tailored training programme
Mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes
Competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement
Opportunity to purchase up to five extra days
Competitive maternity and paternity packages
Gym membership
Cycle to work schemes
Private healthcare insurance
Medical support
Dental insurance
Eyecare vouchers
Continuous learning and development programme
APC scheme
In-house mentoring schemes
Season ticket loan
Professional membership subscriptions
Diverse projects across different sectors and regions
Team and social events
Charity fundraising and volunteering activities