Lead Planner

Lead Planner – Hyperscale Data Centres | Europe

Location: UK – Fully Remote

Salary: Up to £120,000 + Benefits Package

Travel: 2–3 Days Per Month Across Europe

Sector: Hyperscale Data Centre Construction

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Lead Planner to join a growing specialist contractor delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across Europe.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to build, develop and lead a European planning team, taking ownership of project planning, programme management and scheduling across multiple high-value developments.

The position offers genuine autonomy, the opportunity to shape a planning function from the ground up, and the chance to play a pivotal role in delivering some of Europe's most complex mission-critical construction projects.

The role is fully remote from anywhere in the UK, with occasional European travel of approximately 2–3 days per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, recruit, mentor and lead a high-performing team of planners supporting multiple European data centre projects.
• Establish and implement planning procedures, reporting standards and best practices across the business.
• Oversee the development and management of detailed project programmes, ensuring alignment with contractual milestones and delivery objectives.
• Provide strategic planning oversight across multiple hyperscale data centre developments.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Construction Managers and senior leadership to identify programme risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead programme reviews, critical path analysis, progress reporting and recovery planning.
• Ensure effective integration of CSA, MEP, commissioning and handover activities into project schedules.
• Support tendering, preconstruction and project mobilisation activities.
• Develop planning capabilities and resources in line with the company's European growth strategy.

What we're looking for

• Significant experience in construction planning, ideally within hyperscale data centres or other mission-critical projects.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and programme management methodologies.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring or managing planning teams.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, critical path analysis and project controls.
• Experience overseeing multiple complex construction projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with senior project stakeholders.
• A proactive, commercially aware individual who can establish systems, drive improvements and develop a high-performing team.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £120,000 basic salary + comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote working from anywhere in the UK.
• Minimal travel – approximately 2–3 days per month across Europe.
• Opportunity to build and lead your own European planning team.
• Strategic influence over major hyperscale data centre developments.
• Long-term career progression within an expanding specialist contractor.
• A senior position offering autonomy, responsibility and genuine influence over business growth.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Lead Planner, Planning Manager or Head of Planning looking for a true leadership role - get in touch.