Senior Planner - Data Centre Construction
Location: Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Sector: Mission-Critical / Hyperscale Data Centre
Type: Permanent
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + bens
The Opportunity:
We're seeking a Senior Planner with strong construction scheduling experience to join a leading contractor delivering a high-spec new-build data centre in Derry/Londonderry. This is a flagship project in a fast-growing sector, offering the chance to work on one of the most technically complex and high-profile builds in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, maintain and monitor project schedules using Primavera P6.
* Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and client-side planners to ensure programme integrity and delivery.
* Conduct progress reporting and schedule analysis to keep the project on track.
* Work closely with project managers and commercial teams to forecast key dates and milestones.
* Identify risks and provide mitigation strategies.
* Lead planning meetings and contribute to client presentations.
Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience as a planner on large-scale construction projects.
* Data centre, pharmaceutical, or high-tech industrial project experience highly advantageous.
* Proficiency in Primavera P6 essential.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced, evolving site environment.
Why Join?
* Be part of a technically exciting sector with long-term career opportunities.
* Join a top-tier contractor with a growing pipeline of mission-critical projects across Europe.
* Take a leading role on a landmark build in Northern Ireland.