Job Title: Planner
Company: Principal Contractor
Project: Major Data Centre
Location: Surrey
Working arrangement: Hybrid working - Site & Home
Salary: Up to £90,000 (Freelance considered)
Start: ASAP
An established engineering contractor is looking for a Planner to join the team delivering the next phase of a major Data Centre campus in Surrey.
The completed first phase provides 19MW of IT capacity, with Phase Two now underway as part of a wider three-building campus planned to deliver approximately 55MW. The contractor delivered the full MEP & CSA design and build of Phase One, from RIBA Stage 3 through installation, commissioning and handover.
This is complex, technically challenging work delivered at Principal Contractor level. There is also a long-term pipeline of work in Surrey, potentially running through to at least 2032.
The Role:
You’ll take ownership of the project programme using Asta Powerproject, working closely with the project, design, commercial, procurement and site teams.
Responsibilities will include:
- Developing, maintaining and updating the main project programme
- Producing detailed construction programmes, short-term lookaheads and progress reports
- Monitoring the critical path, key milestones and programme risks
- Working with the delivery team and supply chain to accurately record site progress
- Supporting programme submissions and reporting under an NEC4 contract
- Reviewing delays, changes and compensation events for their potential programme impact
- Helping the team develop recovery plans where required
- Coordinating design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover activities
The ideal candidate (Not all essential experience)
- Strong experience using Asta
- Previous experience working under NEC4 contracts
- Planning experience within construction, engineering or major MEP projects
- A good understanding of project sequencing, critical paths and programme risk
- Data centre, mission-critical or technically complex project experience would be beneficial
- Comfortable working predominantly on site in Surrey
The business has an integrated delivery model covering design, engineering, construction and commissioning. It also has a long-standing relationship with the end client dating back to 2008, providing stability and a strong pipeline beyond the current phase.
Please apply in confidence or contact Eddie Longman at Skyward Select for further information.
Dutch speaking Logistics Planner in Surrey employer: Skyward Select
Skyward Select is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of the City of London. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while enjoying generous benefits like 26 days of annual leave and private healthcare. Join us to be part of a landmark project where your contributions will make a meaningful impact.
