Senior Planner

Our client is a leading technical contractor with projects in the UK, Ireland, Mainland Europe, USA, and Canada. They Specialize in Advanced Manufacturing, Data Centres, Food, Logistics and Pharmaceuticals. They have expanded over the past 20 years to be a multi – million-pound company. They are currently looking for Senior Planners to join them on a Data Centre construction project in Germany, as well as in other EU locations. Responsibilities of the role:

• Lead all project planning activities in accordance with company Planning SOPs, ensuring the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust project programmes from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
• Develop, manage, and monitor integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project objectives, contractual requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
• Provide strategic planning support to Project Directors and senior management, delivering programme analysis, critical path reviews, earned value reporting, and recovery strategies where required.
• Monitor project progress through regular site visits, programme audits, and productivity assessments, ensuring accurate reporting and timely identification of risks, delays, and opportunities.
• Lead planning meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams, providing clear programme updates and coordinating mitigation measures to maintain project milestones.
• Prepare and review tender programmes, resource-loaded schedules, cash flow forecasts, and construction methodologies to support successful bid submissions and project delivery.
• Assess the programme impact of variations, delays, and change events, supporting the commercial team with Extension of Time (EOT) submissions, claims, and contractual reporting.
• Mentor and support Project Planners and junior planning staff, promoting best practice, consistency, and continuous improvement within the planning function.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and integrity of all planning deliverables, reports, and progress databases, escalating key programme issues and recommending practical solutions.
• Provide planning support across multiple projects where required, including covering planning responsibilities during periods of resource demand or business need. You will need:
• Minimum 8 years' experience in a planning role, including significant experience as a Senior Planner or Lead Planner on large-scale construction projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel, with experience in resource loading, earned value management, and programme analysis.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, contractual programme requirements, delay analysis, and Extension of Time (EOT) processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to mentor planning teams and influence project delivery at all levels.
• An EU passport is desirable for this role. Savile Lloyd and our Clients are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success. Savile Lloyd is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.