Title : Lead Planning Engineer Location: Central London Salary: £100-120,000 car allowance bonus package An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lead Planning Engineer to join the data centre division of an established construction business based in London. The Lead Planning Engineer will join a dynamic team and will lead the planning efforts for their thriving data centre division. The Lead Planning Engineer will play a pivotal role in the successful planning and delivery of hyperscale date centre projects for key clients across the UK. They will be responsible taking a lead in planning complex data centre projects through all phases - from tender to contract stages. The Lead Planning Engineer will utilize their expertise to shape project timelines, coordinate resources and ensure delivery aligns with their clients expectations. They will collaborate closely with stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors, to develop robust project strategies and ensure seamless transitions from pre-construction to execution. DUTIES Develop, monitor, and refine detailed project schedules and timelines for data centre projects. Collaborate closely with the bid team to prepare and assess tender programmes, contributing to a competitive edge in the bidding process. Oversee project plans from award to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives and project milestones. Identify and mitigate potential risks, providing strategic input to maintain project targets. Act as a planning focal point, liaising with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure effective communication and collaboration. Allocate and manage resources effectively to meet programme demands and support project success. On offer is an exciting opportunity to work on prestigious, high value projects in a supportive and collaborative working environment that encourages professional development and career progression. The successful candidate will be offered the following competitive salary and package. OFFER £100-£120,000 per annum Annual car allowance £7,000 Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical Bonus 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Plus other great benefits If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for a confidential chat quoting reference 69274. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.