Project Planner

Project Planner

Location: Acton, London

Sector: Data Centres & Mission Critical Construction

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 + Package

The Opportunity

A leading specialist contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Project Planner to join its growing delivery team on a flagship hyperscale data centre development in Acton, West London.

This is an exciting opportunity to become involved in one of London's major mission-critical construction projects, supporting the delivery of two new hyperscale data centres alongside associated infrastructure and enabling works. Working within a highly experienced project team, you'll play a pivotal role in developing, maintaining and analysing project programmes, ensuring works are planned, monitored and delivered efficiently throughout every phase of the construction lifecycle.

The role offers exposure to technically complex projects within the data centre, defence and energy sectors, providing an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner looking to further develop their career within one of the UK's leading specialist contractors.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining baseline and live construction programmes throughout the project lifecycle
• Supporting programme development across tender, design, construction, commissioning and project close-out stages
• Producing look-ahead programmes, progress reports and programme updates for project teams
• Monitoring programme performance, identifying critical path activities, float and potential delays
• Carrying out programme analysis and "what-if" scenarios to support project delivery
• Identifying programme risks and escalating issues to the Project Manager where appropriate
• Supporting change control procedures, programme revisions and baseline management
• Maintaining accurate planning records and programme data throughout the project
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Site Management teams to ensure robust planning information
• Assisting with tender programmes, construction sequencing and logistics planning
• Supporting planning discussions with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Providing planning information for extension of time, delay analysis and project controls where required
• Contributing towards continuous improvement of planning processes and reporting standards

About You

• Previous experience as a Project Planner within the construction industry
• Experience delivering programmes across tender, pre-construction and live construction phases
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or ASTA Powerproject
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, project controls and programme management
• Experience working under NEC contracts, with FIDIC knowledge advantageous
• Ability to analyse critical path, float, programme risk and project performance

Company Profile

This specialist contractor delivers technically complex construction and engineering projects across the data centre, defence and energy sectors throughout the UK. Offering a fully integrated service from early site acquisition and design through to construction and client handover, the business has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality solutions within some of the country's most demanding environments. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment in people and technology, they provide excellent long-term career opportunities for ambitious construction professionals.

What's in it for you?

• 💰 £75,000 - £80,000 + Package
• 🚗 Car allowance
• 🏥 Private healthcare
• 💷 Competitive pension scheme
• ⚡ Electric vehicle scheme
• 🚲 Cycle to Work scheme
• 👓 Eyecare vouchers
• 🎂 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday off
• 📈 Excellent long-term career progression
• 🏗️ Opportunity to work on landmark hyperscale data centre developments

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors, developers and consultancies across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality.