Senior Planner - Data Centres
North East England | (Office & Project-Based) Full-Time
Permanent or Freelance
K2 Construction Management (K2CM), part of Hanmi Global, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to support the delivery of major data centre projects across the North East.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planner who enjoys being close to project delivery, influencing programme strategy, and working alongside clients, contractors, and project teams on complex, fast-paced construction programmes.
We're looking for someone with proven data centre experience, strong Primavera P6 capability, and the ability to develop, manage and review programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
This role requires the successful candidate to be based in the North East on a full-time basis.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing, managing and maintaining integrated project programmes
- Producing baseline programmes and monitoring progress against key milestones
- Identifying programme risks, constraints and opportunities
- Undertaking critical path analysis and programme recovery planning
- Managing change and assessing programme impacts
- Producing programme reports, dashboards and progress updates
- Working closely with clients, contractors and project teams to drive programme performance
- Supporting project controls and wider project delivery activities
- Facilitating planning workshops and programme reviews
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience in a Senior Planning role
- Proven delivery experience within the data centre sector
- Strong Primavera P6 expertise
- Solid understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing
- Experience working on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to challenge constructively and influence project outcomes
- Experience of programme risk management and change control
Why Join K2CM?
As part of Hanmi Global , K2CM brings together practical construction expertise, project delivery excellence and global capability. We work alongside our clients to successfully deliver some of the most complex and technically demanding projects in the market, providing the people, processes and experience needed to turn ambitious programmes into reality.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Work on some of the UK's most significant data centre developments
- Be part of a growing project controls and planning team
- Influence major projects from inception through to delivery
- Collaborate with industry-leading clients and delivery partners
- Access career development opportunities across the wider Hanmi Global group
- Join a supportive and collaborative culture focused on professional growth
Right to Work
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Senior Planner in Middlesbrough employer: K2 Construction Management
K2 Construction Management is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation and professional growth within a collaborative work culture. Located in the vibrant area of Farringdon, our office offers excellent access to public transport and local amenities, making it convenient for our team. We are committed to fostering talent through active recruitment, retention, and development opportunities, ensuring that our employees thrive while delivering outstanding value to our clients.
Contact Details:
K2 Construction Management Recruitment Team
