Lead Planner

Lead Planner Data Centre Construction Location: Blyth, Northumberland (On-site) Type: Permanent Salary: (DOE) Vacancy: Lead Planner

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A leading data centre delivery / mission-critical construction contractor is looking for an experienced Lead Planner to join their project team in Blyth. You'll take ownership of the end-to-end programme, driving planning performance across the build and supporting project leadership with clear reporting, critical path visibility, and proactive mitigation.

What you'll be doing

Lead all planning and scheduling activities across the project lifecycle
Build, maintain and manage integrated project programmes aligned to delivery milestones
Coordinate with Project Managers, Package Managers, design teams and subcontractors to align schedules
Track progress, identify delays and implement mitigation to protect key dates
Produce short-term and long-term construction schedules and phasing plans
Run schedule risk analysis and support programme risk/opportunity management
Chair / attend planning, progress and project review meetings
Provide progress reporting, programme updates and critical path analysis to senior stakeholders
Review subcontractor programmes and ensure alignment with the master programme
Support commercial/project teams with programme inputs for claims, variations and reporting
Maintain planning documentation and drive continuous improvement in planning tools/processes

What we're looking for

Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management or similar
7+ years' experience in project planning within construction/engineering
Strong track record managing programmes on large-scale construction projects
Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project (or similar)
Strong stakeholder management, communication and analytical skills
Solid understanding of construction sequencing, methodology and project delivery
Desirable: Data centre / industrial / mission-critical project experience.

What's on offer

Competitive salary package (up to £80,000)
Career development and progression in a high-growth sector
Collaborative team environment on a major project
Potential subsistence/accommodation support (project-dependent)

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If you're a Planner/Planning Manager ready to lead programme delivery on a large, complex build, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation