Planning Manager​/Senior Planning Manager; Data Centres

Position: Planning Manager / Senior Planning Manager (Data Centres)
Title:

Planning Manager / Senior Planner Manager Sector:
Data Centres Discipline:
Project Controls & Scheduling

Location:

London (with Hybrid Working)
Reporting to:
Associate / Partner Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas:
Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress. We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless. Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways. We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights. What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview RLB is continuing to win projects with clients in the Advanced Tech and Data Centre sector, and we are looking for more talented professionals to help deliver them.

The Advanced Tech sector represent the forefront of technological advancement and sustainable development in the built environment, encompassing data centres, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, robotics and automation, and renewable energy production and battery storage. RLB has experienced substantial growth in the sector, expanding into new EMEA markets, broadening our service offerings, and significantly increasing our team.

Our expert consultants play a key role on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects being developed in the sector today.

With growing demand for our services, we are recruiting an experienced Planner or Senior Planner for a London based role, supporting the delivery of various Data Centre projects in and around London, and across Europe. A cultural fit is key. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lie at the heart of everything we do. And we work to be a force for good, guided and inspired by our values – Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow – to make a positive, long-lasting difference in the communities we serve.

Role Responsibilities Responsible for the comprehensive planning, scheduling, and coordination of construction projects from inception to completion. Your expertise in project management, keen attention to detail, and strong communication skills will be essential in ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, engineers, architects, and clients, to create and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and implement strategies to overcome potential obstacles.

Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop detailed project plans, outlining project activities, timelines, and critical milestones.

Coordinate with resource managers to review/allocate labour, equipment, and materials according to project requirements and schedules.

To carry out assigned obligations efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.  Identify potential risks and bottlenecks in project schedules and develop contingency plans to minimize their impact on project timelines.

Generate regular progress reports, presenting project status, key metrics, and forecasting…