Data Center Project Planner
Pubblicato il 12-08-2026 - Optimus Search in Bari
Data Centre Project Planner (m/f/d)
Location: Europe
Type: Contract
Plan the Delivery of Europe's Most Advanced Data Centre Projects
We are working with leading contractors, engineering consultancies, and data centre developers to recruit experienced Data Centre Project Planners for major hyperscale and mission-critical construction projects across Europe.
As demand for cloud computing, AI, and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, we're looking for planning professionals who have a proven track record of delivering complex data centre programmes. This is an opportunity to join high-profile projects from pre-construction through to commissioning, working alongside some of the industry's most experienced delivery teams.
The Role
As a Data Centre Project Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining project programmes, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and ensuring key milestones are achieved throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Commercial Teams, and subcontractors,
you will play a vital role in the successful delivery of large-scale mission-critical facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
- Monitor project progress, analyse critical path activities, and identify programme risks and opportunities.
- Produce look-ahead schedules, progress reports, and programme updates for internal and client stakeholders.
- Work closely with construction, commercial, and engineering teams to ensure programme objectives are achieved.
- Support planning activities from design and procurement through construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Identify programme delays and develop recovery plans to minimise project impact.
- Assist with change management, extension of time (EOT) assessments, and programme revisions.
- Attend planning and coordination meetings, providing accurate schedule analysis and reporting throughout th