Senior Planning Manager, Campus Lead – Data Centre

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

. Lead a Campus Schedule Management team, including client service management, strategic oversight, and line management .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSaunderton • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Data Centre project planning and management, with a strong focus on schedule development, compliance auditing, and client reporting. Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and risk management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Centre Consultancy ExperienceLead Project Planner ExperiencePrimavera P6 ProficiencySchedule Management Processes DevelopmentProfessional Qualification (MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM, MIARB)

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Hard Skills

Schedule DevelopmentSchedule AuditingChange Control ManagementRisk ManagementSchedule Scenario AnalysisTender AnalysisData Capture and AnalysisCommissioning Process Alignment4D ModellingSchedule Forecasting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam-OrientedProactive ApproachDiplomaticPersonable

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6Microsoft 365PowerBISyncro

Certifications & Qualifications

MCIOBMRICSMAPMMIARB

Industry Keywords

Data Centre ProjectsClient Service ManagementGeneral Contractor SchedulesConstruction SchedulesMission-Critical ProjectsPortfolio Structure AlignmentOnsite Work VerificationIntegrated Master SchedulesSchedule Quantitative Risk AssessmentsClient Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a Campus Schedule Management team, including client service management, strategic oversight, and line management
Lead and oversee successful delivery of Data Centre campuses with a view to securing repeat business
Audit general contractor schedules for logic, compliance, and complete project scope
Establish schedule reporting procedures for streamlined data capture and analysis
Interview main contractors and perform tender analysis
Report recommendations to clients regarding schedule submissions
Provide regular reporting to clients and internal client teams
Perform schedule scenario analysis based on proposed client options
Develop and evolve construction schedules
Administer contracts with a strong understanding of building contracts
Implement and manage change control processes
Audit testing and commissioning processes and align commissioning information into integrated master schedules
Contribute to risk management and perform Schedule Quantitative Risk Assessments
Verify onsite work and ensure schedule forecasts are accurately reflected
Support and develop the Data Centre team on high-profile projects
Work with clients across the UK and EMEA on project controls and schedule management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record in a Data Centre consultancy environment
Lead Project Planner experience on Data Centre projects for a client, consultancy, or general contractor, 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 Senior Project Planner/Planning Lead
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-oriented, proactive, diplomatic, personable, patient, polite, and flexible approach
Degree-level qualification
Line management experience preferred
Experience with PowerBI and schedule data alignment preferred
Understanding and capability to use 4D modelling such as Syncro preferred
Experience writing schedule management processes for portfolio structure alignment and reporting preferred
Professional qualification such as MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM, MIARB, or equivalent desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working patterns supporting work-life balance
Competitive maternity and paternity packages
Competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement
Opportunity to purchase up to five extra days
Health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes
Private healthcare insurance and medical support
Dental insurance and eyecare vouchers
Continuous learning and development programme
APC and in-house mentoring schemes
Season ticket loan
Professional membership subscriptions
Diverse project exposure across sectors and regions
Team and social events
Charity fundraising and volunteering activities
Diversity, equity and inclusion commitment
Reasonable adjustments during application or interview process