At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project planning and scheduling for large-scale data centre projects.
- Company: Winthrop Technologies, Europe's trusted data centre delivery partner.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and collaborative team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous improvement and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a market leader and make an impact in the data centre industry.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in project planning with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector. We are currently seeking an experienced Planning Lead to join our project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. This role will be responsible for leading all project planning and scheduling activities, ensuring programmes are developed, managed, and delivered in line with project requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all planning and scheduling activities across the project lifecycle
- Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project programmes in line with project objectives
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Package Managers, design teams, and subcontractors to align schedules
- Monitor project progress, identify delays, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure programme delivery
- Prepare and update short-term and long-term construction schedules
- Conduct schedule risk analysis and support project teams in managing programme risks and opportunities
- Chair and attend Planning Meetings, Progress Meetings, and Project Reviews
- Provide regular progress reports, programme updates, and critical path analysis to senior management
- Review subcontractor programmes and ensure alignment with overall project timelines
- Support commercial and project teams with programme-related inputs for claims, variations, and reporting
- Ensure all planning documentation is maintained and up to date
- Proactively identify and resolve scheduling, sequencing, and coordination issues
- Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and tools across the project
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar discipline
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience in project planning within construction or engineering
- Strong experience developing and managing programmes on large-scale construction projects
- Proficiency in planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar)
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- In-depth understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and project delivery
- Proven ability to manage complex schedules and deliver projects on programme
- Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous
Benefits
- Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry
- Working on large scale data centre projects
- Collaborative team working environments
- Career progression and development supported
- Competitive salary packages
Winthrop Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
Planning Lead in Blyth employer: Winthrop Technologies Ltd.
Winthrop Technologies is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of the data centre industry in Blyth. With a strong focus on collaborative team environments and career progression, employees benefit from competitive salary packages and the chance to lead large-scale projects that shape the future of technology. Join us to be part of a trusted name in the sector, where your expertise in planning will drive meaningful outcomes and continuous improvement.
Contact Details:
Winthrop Technologies Ltd. Recruitment Team
