Planning Engineer - Data Centers

Strata Project Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Greater London seeks a Construction Planning Engineer to enhance project planning and delivery. The candidate will develop detailed construction programmes and collaborate across teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management, 4+ years of experience, and strong software skills. The role offers a dynamic work environment emphasizing diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years relevant experience in construction industry.
• Experience with a main contractor is advantageous.
• Familiarity with electrical distribution, HVAC, Life Safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed construction programmes.
• Provide schedule development of Civils and MEP systems.
• Produce accurate progress reports for stakeholders.
• Support change management and delay analysis.

Skills

Digital construction interest

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Process-driven

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

PowerBi

4D Synchro

Job description

We’re looking for a Construction Planning Engineer to join our ambitious, future-focused Data Center team at Strata. If you’re driven by engineering excellence, inspired by digital innovation, and ready to help shape the future of construction planning across Europe, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll play a key role in how projects are planned, tracked, and delivered, combining strong technical understanding with modern, data-driven tools and methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed master construction programmes, aligned with project objectives and key milestones.
• Provide detailed schedule development of Civils and MEP systems from first principles, in close consultation with construction, engineering, and site delivery teams.
• Establish and operate robust project controls procedures to monitor progress, performance, productivity, and programme health.
• Produce and present clear, accurate progress reports for both internal leadership and client stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and review of method statements, contributing to safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.
• Create and present detailed sequence sketches, phasing diagrams, and storyboards to support site coordination and construction planning.
• Collaborate with site, design, engineering, and commercial teams to gather information, identify programme risks, and highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Implement and maintain progress measurement systems, including earned value analysis, quantities installed, and tracking of critical systems.
• Track procurement activities, off-site fabrication, modularisation, and delivery interfaces, ensuring alignment with the construction programme.
• Support change management, delay analysis, and impact assessments, particularly within live or phased operational environments.
• Maintain a strong understanding of key programme drivers and float management, proactively communicating risks, constraints, and deviations to ensure works remain on programme.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 4+ years’ relevant experience in the construction industry, experience with a main contractor is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of project planning and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Interest or experience in digital construction
• Process-driven and analytical, with excellent attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
• Proactive, autonomous, and results-oriented, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across project locations.
• Must have the right to work full time in the EU.

Additional Experience

• Experience or strong interest in the Data Centre sector
• Experience in Digital Construction (e.g.PowerBi, 4D Synchro, QSRA etc )
• Understanding of MEP systems ( Electrical distribution, HVAC/CHW, Life Safety, Controls & BMS/PMS )
• Familiarity with commissioning processes (IST, Level 1–5 commissioning).

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

At Strata, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fuels success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.