Your new company Currently recruiting a Lead Planner, Hays Construction are delighted to be partnering with a leading Tier 1 contractor renowned for delivering some of Europe's most complex and technically challenging construction projects. With a history spanning well over a century, this organisation has built an outstanding reputation for excellence across the data centre, commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, residential and infrastructure sectors. Their continued success has been driven by a commitment to innovation, safety, sustainability and the development of long-term relationships with both clients and to a growing portfolio of high-profile projects across mainland Europe, the business is seeking an experienced Lead Planner to join a major hyperscale data centre development in Europe. This represents an excellent opportunity to become part of a market-leading organisation that consistently delivers landmark projects, invests heavily in its people and offers genuine opportunities for career progression within an international environment. The Lead Planner role will suit an ambitious construction professional who thrives in fast-paced project environments and is looking to play a key role in the successful delivery of a flagship mission-critical project. Your new role As Lead Planner, you will take ownership of all planning and programme management activities across a major data centre project, supporting delivery from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover. You will be responsible for developing and managing baseline and target programmes, ensuring robust logic sequencing, critical path analysis and accurate project controls are in place throughout the project life closely with project management, engineering, commercial and site delivery teams, you will provide strategic planning support, monitor project performance and identify programme risks and opportunities. You will lead weekly and monthly programme reporting, produce detailed progress updates and provide valuable insight to support project decision-making. The role will also involve coordinating subcontractor programmes, supporting change management processes, developing phasing and logistics plans, and ensuring programme information is accurately maintained within project systems. As a senior member of the project team, you will also mentor and support junior planners while contributing to the successful delivery of one of Europe's most significant data centre developments. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, you will possess a degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline, alongside a proven track record delivering planning and programme management services on large-scale construction will demonstrate strong expertise in Primavera P6, programme development, critical path analysis and project reporting, together with experience supporting complex construction projects within a Tier 1 contractor, major engineering business or large-scale infrastructure environment. A solid understanding of construction methodologies, procurement processes, contract management and programme controls is working on data centre, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, industrial or other highly technical construction projects will be highly advantageous. Knowledge of BIM processes, Common Data Environments (CDE), 4D planning tools and collaborative project delivery environments would be beneficial. Professional memberships such as CIOB, ICE, APM or equivalent, together with a commitment to continued professional development, will be viewed favourably. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading contractor delivering some of Europe's most significant data centre developments. You will benefit from exposure to complex, high-value projects, long-term career progression opportunities and the chance to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking attractive remuneration package is available, including accommodation support, rotation options, travel allowances, pension, generous annual leave entitlement, extensive benefits and access to industry-leading learning and development programmes designed to support both personal and professional growth. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Chris McNanara, or call now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: planner planning p6 primavera asta ms project construction Benefits: £Negotiable TPBN1_NI
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