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Join our dynamic team as a detail oriented and proactive Planner where you will be central in supporting projects, managed services and networking for world class IT infrastructural solutions for so many of the strongest, most recognisable global brands in data centres & Tier 1 enterprises. Onnec Group work across multiple sector’s designing, installing and managing structured cabling and network infrastructure solutions globally. You will be responsible for working with the design and site planning teams, ensuring projects have competent plans for any scale project to ensure activities are captured for delivery on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations. This position is part of a new structure currently being built out for the UK & across the group, offering a unique opportunity to help shape and influence how planning supports our projects, managed services and networking initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Strong collaboration with stakeholders to ensure project readiness
Work with stakeholders to address commercials of any adjustments to project plan from EOT, compressed programming, resource scheduling
Develop and maintain detailed project plans for data cabling infrastructural installations
Liaise with project managers, engineers, and clients to define scope, timelines, and resource requirements
Conduct site surveys and interpret technical drawings and floor plans
Coordinate procurement call-off scheduling enabling Site Managers to maintain critical path for delivery of key materials and hardware
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with industry standards, health & safety regulations, and client specifications
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
Attend project kick-off meetings
Attend site visits
Monitor hours and costs to determine trends and to assist in forecasting
Evaluate scope changes, cost trends, additional work orders and other elements
Coordinate resources and tasks to complete projects on approved budget aligned with Design and Estimating
Participate in the development of timetables and schedules for projects
Coordinate the review of estimated design costs including equipment, installation, labour, materials, preparations, and other related costs
Coordinate projects with all affected parties to ensure projects are completed on schedule and government regulations and health and safety requirements are maintained
Requirements:
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Willingness to travel to customer sites as and when required
Ability to work from our London office on a hybrid basis
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
A clear understanding of the commercial and contractual interfaces with the planning function
Active experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques in servicing both tendering and contract delivery
Experience in infrastructure planning a plus or project coordination within the data cabling industry
Strong understanding of structured cabling systems, data centres, and network infrastructure
Proficiency in planning tools (e.g. Primavera P6, or similar)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Relevant certifications (e.g., ECS, BICSI, CNCI, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential
Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project and Excel
Nice to have:
Experience in infrastructure planning a plus or project coordination within the data cabling industry
Relevant certifications (e.g., ECS, BICSI, CNCI, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential