Senior Planner

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 chairing collaborative planning meetings. Predominantly site based but will be required to visit central office meetings on occasion.

As the Senior Planner (Data Centres), you will:

• 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

We are looking for:

• 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 PowerProject / 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

What we offer:

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

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differencesaswe know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call itThe 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.

Reasonable adjustments

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.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.