p strong 📢 Senior Planner | Data Centre Mission Critical Projects /strong /p p 💼 £85,000 – £90,000 + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Package /p p 📍 Hayes, West London /p p 🏗️ Data Centres | Defence | Mission Critical | Major Projects /p p br /p p Walker Sloan are partnering with a leading specialist contractor to recruit an experienced strong Senior Planner /strong to join their growing planning team on one of the UKs most significant live data centre developments. /p p br /p p Our client has built an outstanding reputation for delivering technically complex projects across the data centre, defence, and energy sectors. With decades of specialist expertise and a strong pipeline of secured work, they continue to deliver some of the countrys most challenging and high-profile construction projects. /p p br /p p This role will initially be based on a flagship data centre development in strong Hayes /strong , where youll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of a major mission-critical programme while helping to shape planning standards across the wider business. /p p br /p p strong The Role /strong /p p br /p p As Senior Planner, youll lead planning activities across complex construction projects, supporting projects from tender stage through to successful completion. /p p br /p p Working closely with operational, commercial, and pre-construction teams, youll develop robust construction programmes, provide strategic planning advice, monitor project performance, and help identify opportunities to improve programme certainty and project delivery. /p p br /p p This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner looking to work on technically demanding, high-value projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. /p p br /p p strong Key Responsibilities /strong /p p br /p ul li Developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes throughout the project lifecycle /li li Producing tender, contract, and live project programmes aligned with client requirements /li li Advising project teams on construction methodology, sequencing, logistics, and programme strategy /li li Monitoring progress against programme and identifying risks, delays, and recovery opportunities /li li Producing short-term programmes, progress updates, and programme reporting for internal and external stakeholders /li li Supporting extension of time submissions through robust programme records and delay analysis /li li Assisting bid teams with tender planning, logistics strategies, and construction sequencing /li li Reviewing planning outputs to ensure consistency and high planning standards across projects /li li Supporting and mentoring junior planners while promoting best practice across the planning function /li li Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and senior management throughout project delivery /li /ul p br /p p strong Candidate Profile /strong /p p br /p p Were looking for an experienced construction planner who enjoys working on technically complex projects and can confidently influence project teams from pre-construction through to completion. /p p br /p p Youll ideally have: /p p br /p ul li Significant experience in construction planning within a main contractor environment /li li Proven experience developing, managing, and reviewing complex construction programmes /li li Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, logistics, and programme risk /li li Experience supporting tender, contract, and post-contract planning activities /li li Knowledge of delay analysis, extension of time processes, and programme reporting /li li Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, or a related discipline /li li Strong working knowledge of planning software such as strong ASTA Powerproject, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project /strong /li li Professional membership with CIOB, RICS, APM, or similar would be advantageous /li /ul p br /p p strong Whats on Offer? /strong /p p br /p ul li Salary between strong £85,000 – £90,000 /strong /li li Car allowance /li li Competitive pension scheme /li li BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan /li li Electric vehicle scheme /li li Cycle to Work scheme /li li Eyecare vouchers /li li 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays /li li Birthday leave /li li Opportunity to work on one of the UKs landmark data centre developments /li li Long-term career progression within a growing specialist contractor delivering nationally significant projects /li /ul p br /p p strong Interested? /strong /p p br /p p If youre an experienced Senior Planner looking to play a key role on complex, high-value construction projects while progressing your career within a specialist contractor, wed love to hear from you. /p p br /p p Apply today or contact strong Walker Sloan /strong for a confidential discussion. /p p br /p p ⚡ strong Shortlisting is already underway, and interviews will be taking place shortly. Early applications are strongly encouraged. /strong /p
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