At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning strategy for major data centre projects and mentor planning teams.
- Company: One of the UK's fastest-growing construction businesses with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, direct access to leadership, and minimal bureaucracy.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and influence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on exciting projects and shape their delivery from start to finish.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planning Manager to join one of the UK s fastest-growing construction businesses and lead planning delivery across a portfolio of major data centre projects.
With annual turnover exceeding 1bn and a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across multiple sectors, the business combines the capability, financial strength and project pipeline of a major contractor with the agility and accessibility of a much smaller organisation.
This is not a business where decisions disappear into layers of management.
You ll have direct access to senior leadership, genuine influence over project strategy, and the ability to make things happen without navigating unnecessary bureaucracy.
As the Data Centre division continues its expansion, you will play a key leadership role overseeing planning teams across multiple live and pre-construction schemes, helping shape project delivery from bid stage through to completion.
The Role Reporting into the divisional leadership team, you will: Lead planning strategy across a portfolio of major data centre projects.
Manage and mentor project planners and planning teams.
Drive programme development, optimisation and reporting.
Provide strategic planning support during pre-construction and tender stages.
Challenge project teams to identify risks, opportunities and efficiencies.
Work closely with operational, commercial and design...
Planning Manager employer: Fawkes & Reece London
Fawkes & Reece London is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, perfect for those looking to thrive in the recruitment sector. With a strong emphasis on career progression, employees benefit from competitive commissions, engaging team events, wellness support, and generous annual leave, all while contributing to the growth of a reputable firm in a vibrant city.
