Senior Planner; Data Centres

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

As experts in MEP engineering, we’re delivering technically challenging data centre fit-outs and projects across commercial, education, and defence sectors.

You will be working in the Building Services OU based in Watford in where we are responsible for creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.

We are currently looking for a Senior Planner (Data Centres) who will lead the planning requirements and chair collaborative planning meetings. Predominantly site based but will be required to visit central office meetings on occasion.

• Contribute to the overall planning process, maintaining a proactive and professional service to the planning, bid and project teams working to the guidelines of the planning and programming strategic plan.
• Contribute towards the management of the bid and project planning / programming strategic plan.
• Assist the management team in preparation of method statements to meet the needs of the project.
• Manage the delivery and maintenance of all associated programmes, specific to MEP, as required by the bid and project planning and programming strategic plan - Including as a minimum, the Master Integrated Programme including Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Handover Programmes and any major MEP Trade Package Programmes.
• Project planning, forecasting and resource allocation.

• MEP Planning experience on major projects and different forms of construction and types of NEC Contracts.
• Experience working on Bids and Tenders.
• Good working knowledge of Planning Software (Asta Power Project / Primavera)
• HNC/Degree qualification in a construction related subject or trade qualifications.
• An appreciation of 4D planning software tools including Synchro.
• Member of professional institution (MCIOB) would be desirable.

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family.
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance.
• Professional development.
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave).

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at  or call  – Option 5 & 1.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.