Planning Manager Job at Datalec Precision Installations (London)

Job Description

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is a leading provider of data centre design, supply, build, and managed services. We are committed to delivering seamless and integrated solutions for data centre operators worldwide. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service and excellence in every project we undertake. We are seeking a Planning Engineer to join our Team. This role will be responsible for leading all planning, scheduling, and programme management activities for major hyperscale data centre developments in Norway. This role ensures robust programme control throughout design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, working closely with General Contractors (GCs), consultants, and DPI internal teams. You will maintain and challenge construction schedules, safeguard project timelines, drive risk identification and mitigation, and deliver accurate, data-driven insights to support senior decision-making.

Job Responsibility

Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive project and master construction programmes for hyperscale data centre developments
Create detailed, logically linked programmes for all phases: design coordination, procurement, MEP installation, commissioning, and integrated testing
On selected projects, take full ownership of the baseline construction programme
on others, assume and manage the GC’s master schedule as the governing programme
Review, challenge, and monitor GC schedules to ensure alignment with contractual requirements, technical specifications, and commercial objectives
Ensure that logic links, sequencing, durations, resourcing, and calendars are fully justified and achievable
Identify construction sequencing issues specific to MEP-heavy and data centre project environments
Monitor project progress meticulously, tracking planned vs. actual performance
Identify variances, slippage, and critical path deviations
Assess total and free float, driving early intervention where recoveries are required
Conduct scenario modelling and what-if analyses to support mitigation strategies
Lead in-depth schedule analysis, including: Critical path and float analysis
Risk identification and quantification
Delay impact assessments
Acceleration modelling
Proactively highlight emerging risks and work with GCs, internal teams, and consultants to implement mitigation measures
Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven programme reports for senior management, including dashboards, S-curves, and KPI tracking
Communicate complex programme data in a concise, accessible format suitable for senior technical and commercial stakeholders
Support project change processes by assessing the schedule impacts of: Design changes
Variations
Acceleration initiatives
Resourcing changes
Provide technically and contractually robust input to commercial and project management teams
Maintain accurate programme data within Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, and other planning systems
Ensure all programme updates follow DPI planning governance and review processes
Champion best practices in planning and scheduling for data centre, MEP-intensive, and fast-track construction environments
Contribute to planning standards, tools, templates, and methodologies across DPI global projects
Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties
Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company and group policies and procedures

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
Professional accreditation (e.g., PMI-SP, APM, or equivalent) is beneficial but not essential
7+ years of experience in planning/scheduling for major construction or MEP-heavy projects
Strong understanding of data centre construction sequencing, particularly MEP integration, commissioning, and interface management
Extensive experience using Primavera P6 and Asta Powerproject in live construction environments
Proven ability to review and challenge contractor programmes, ensuring robust logic, sequencing, and durations
Experience managing programmes in fast-track, high-pressure project settings
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets, identify priorities, and communicate insights clearly
Strong written and verbal communication, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders

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