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Planning Manager

October 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Planning Manager

Planning Manager
Madrid, Spain
Data Centre construction

Experienced Planners will enjoy working for this well established contractor who specialise in the delivery of mission critical projects across Europe. They are in a great position after recent investment and have built up a strong project pipeline across Europe, making this a great place to gain exposure to working with some of the worlds biggest clients. With a fantastic training budget and progression plan on offer, this is a great place to truly advance your career.

Your day to day will include:

  • Managing & leading a team of Planners (Grad, Jnr, Intermediate, Senior)
  • Ensuring team is structured and roles & responsibilities are clearly defined
  • Ensure team and individual deadlines are met
  • Project Planning using Primavera P6 or ASTA PowerProject
  • Using Softwares like Excel, Power BI & Bluebeam to producing day to day deliverables
  • Develop Pre-Construction, Construction and Commissioning Program's as part of the project team
  • Ensure Site walks are caried out on a weekly basis to ensure the planner is familiar with the projects progress
  • Scheduled and ad hoc discussions with all/any projetc team members around day to day site issues/events
  • Manage the planning process in terms of developing and managing the project lifecylce in terms of planning & progress, driving the Dornan team to engage
  • Attend formal and informal project meeting and reviews with all stakeholders, including internal to the company, Clients, Suppliers, Service Providers and Subcontractors.
  • Maintain good relations and facilitate exchange of information between client and the company, as well as internally to assure alignment of strategic objectives.
  • Be an active member in the cross-functional project team, liaising with Commercial Engineering, Procurement, Construction, QA, Turnover, and other Functions; identify potential areas of concern and resolve them before they become issues.

What we are looking for:

  • Advanced user of Primavera P6 or Asta
  • Solid Mechanical and Electrical construction experience, ideally in data centre projects
  • Knowledge and experience of Delay Analysis Techniques
  • Knowledge of BIM & Engineering Process particularly at Pre-Construction Stage
  • Knowledge & understanding of QA handover Process and Commissioning (Cx) at project turnover stage.
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