Data Centres Project Planner

EMCOR UK, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Role Overview

Location: South with UK travel
Salary: Competitive
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, “One Data World,” we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Job Purpose

To implement and develop construction/project programmes for data centre projects, ensuring outputs are comprehensive and uniform, representing the setting of new standards for all large-scale operational projects while adhering to both client and EUK key milestone requirements. During the build execution phase of projects, the role will include reviewing and updating project progress and resource analysis to support operational delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Create, maintain, and update detailed construction programmes using planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, ASTA Powerproject).
• Ensure construction programmes reflect realistic timescales, resource availability, and client milestones.
• Align project schedules with labour resource, equipment and material schedules in support of procurement planning and subcontractor coordination.
• Support the mobilisation of new projects, ensuring all elements (site setup, documentation, logistics) are phased in accordance with both EUK and client expectations.
• Track and update project progress against baseline plans.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders, highlighting risks, delays, and any mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with site teams, technical & design team members, clients, and subcontractors to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.
• Identify scheduling risks and propose solutions.
• Manage programme changes and assess impact on overall delivery timescale and resource requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure planning activities comply with CDM regulations and internal governance standards.
• Develop standardised toolkits for consistent project commencement.
• Produce project reports outlining progress against baseline programme and resource scheduling.
• Attend site / client meetings, either onsite or virtually, to capture project information and incorporate updates.
• Support tender and bid development teams with tender stage construction programmes and liaise to develop delivery & resource schedules, identifying time and cost mitigation.

Essential (About the role)

• Extensive experience with project programme software packages.
• Experience of construction project delivery and CDM regulatory governance.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and sequencing of construction projects.
• Valid full driving licence.

Desirable

• Knowledge of critical environments and their operation.
• Project management experience.
• SMSTS accredited.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to lead and act with authority when required.
• Motivated self‑starter with a pro‑active approach.
• High standard of personal integrity and professionalism with adaptability to change.
• Ability to gather information from all relevant sources.
• Ability to think, react to immediate problems and issues without losing sight of project goals.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems, analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution.
• Good interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and peers, providing information via telephone, in written form, email, or in person.

EMCOR UK Benefits

• Industry leading maternity & paternity policies.
• Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral.
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining.
• Extensive learning & development opportunities, including progression opportunities.
• Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Health cash plan – benefits include optical, physiotherapy, and wellbeing.
• Dental scheme.
• Access to health assessments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – offering guidance and advice on personal, health, legal and financial queries.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem‑solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.