At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning strategy for major data centre projects and mentor planning teams.
- Company: Fast-growing construction business with a strong reputation and entrepreneurial culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, car allowance, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Join a company that values ambition and promotes from within.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with direct access to senior leadership.
- Qualifications: Experience in principal contractor environments and expertise in Primavera P6.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location: Flexible across the South East / London / Home Counties
Salary: £130k + bonus + car allowance + benefits
The Opportunity
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
- 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 teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Present programme information to senior stakeholders and clients.
- Establish planning best practice across the division.
About You
- Experience working for a principal contractor environment.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Expertise in Primavera P6 and programme management.
- The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Data centre, mission critical, life sciences, advanced manufacturing or similarly complex project experience would be advantageous.
Why Join?
This opportunity offers more than just project scale. You'll be joining a business that actively invests in its people and promotes from within. Career progression is based on capability and ambition rather than hierarchy, providing clear pathways into senior operational and divisional leadership positions. The organisation has successfully maintained an entrepreneurial culture despite significant growth, creating an environment where individuals can genuinely influence outcomes, develop their careers and be recognised for their contribution.
Senior Planning Manager employer: Fawkes & Reece
Fawkes & Reece is an exceptional employer for those looking to thrive in the recruitment industry, particularly within the vibrant Northampton area. With a strong emphasis on personal and professional growth, employees benefit from comprehensive training, an uncapped commission structure, and a supportive team culture that values relationships and results. The company also offers attractive perks such as quarterly bonuses and exclusive discounts, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
