Senior Planner (Data Centres)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Skanska scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
You will be working in the Building Services OU where we bring Skanska’s purpose to build for a better society to life- 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), based in Watford, Hertfordshire who will work on a live Construction project leading the planning requirements and chairing collaborative planning meetings.
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 and maintain MEP project programmes, including integrated design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover, and key trade package schedules.
- Shecdule validation, risk identification and management, including the effective management of EWNs and EOTs.
We are looking for:
- MEP Planning experience on major projects and different forms of construction and types of NEC Contracts.
- Experience of data centre market and 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.
What we offer:
- 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)
Inclusion and Diversity
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.
Flexible working
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 [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
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.