Assistant Planning Engineer – Data Centres

Junior Planning Engineer
Location: London Office
Industry: Construction / Data Centres
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Us:
We are a leading organisation specialising in delivering complex data centre projects across Europe. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and precision, we are committed to developing the next generation of talent to contribute to our growing portfolio of high-profile projects.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Junior Planning Engineer to join our London-based team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate (up to 2 years post-graduation) with a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering. Construction-related experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.
As a Junior Planning Engineer, you will work on tenders and support ongoing data centre projects across Europe. You will gain hands-on experience in project planning and controls while contributing to the success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules using industry-standard software.
• Support tender submissions by providing planning and scheduling input.
• Analyze project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure adherence to schedules.
• Collaborate with project teams across multiple disciplines to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Assist in generating reports and dashboards for internal and client reviews.
• Support the implementation of risk management and earned value management (EVM) techniques.
• Work closely with senior planners and project managers to enhance project performance.
• Ensure compliance with project planning standards and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A recent graduate (up to 2 years) with a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Exposure to construction-related projects is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop in project planning and controls.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and occasional travel to European project sites.

What We Offer:

• Full training and mentoring to develop your skills in project planning and controls.
• Support to obtain project controls accreditation.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities to work on prestigious projects across Europe.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.