Planning Manager - Frankfurt

Planning Manager - Data CentreProject: 27MW Data Centre / Mission CriticalLocation: Frankfurt, Germany (25 minutes from Frankfurt Airport)Package: Up to 120,000 DOE, including 1,400 net tax free monthly subsistence + accommodation + flights + benefits*EU Passport / Blue Card / German PR status required*We are working with an established international M&E contractor delivering a major 27MW Data Centre project in Frankfurt, as they continue to strengthen their presence across the European mission-critical sector.This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Planning Manager to take a key position within the business, supporting the delivery of a growing portfolio of high-value, complex Data Centre projects.The role offers the opportunity to work at a strategic level within a well-established international contractor, while remaining closely connected to major project delivery. You will be joining a business with a strong pipeline in the mission-critical sector and will have the opportunity to play an influential part in the continued growth of its planning function.This opportunity is offered on a 10/4 rotation with accommodation and flights covered.Responsibilities - Planning ManagerLead and develop the planning function across a portfolio of high-value, complex Data Centre projectsManage, mentor and develop a team of planners, promoting consistent standards and best practiceOversee the development and review of detailed resource-loaded and cost-loaded project programmes using Primavera P6 and MS ProjectReview, challenge and approve project schedules before client submissionEnsure programmes align with contractual requirements, project milestones, budgets and delivery strategiesIdentify programme risks, critical path issues, resource constraints and schedule pinch points, implementing appropriate mitigation strategiesLead programme impact analysis relating to design changes, scope variations, delays and unforeseen eventsMonitor project progress against baseline programmes and provide forecasts on labour, cost and completion datesSupport tender and bid teams with planning input, programme strategy and project delivery methodologyProduce planning reports, dashboards and executive summaries while working closely with senior project leadership, commercial teams, clients and project stakeholdersSkills and Experience - Planning ManagerDegree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related disciplineExperienced planned within construction, engineering, M&E, Data Centre, infrastructure or similar complex project environmentsManagement experience leading a team on a Data Centre projectStrong M&E contracting experience highly desirableAdvanced Primavera P6 experience is essential, with good working knowledge of MS ProjectExperience developing, reviewing and managing baseline programmes, lookaheads, recovery programmes and progress updatesStrong understanding of critical path analysis, construction sequencing, programme risk, change control and delay analysisExperience managing programme risk, identifying schedule constraints and developing mitigation strategiesExperience leading programme impact assessments relating to design changes, variations and project delaysPackage & Benefits - Planning ManagerUp to 120,000 DOE, including 1,400 net tax free monthly subsistenceSingle accommodationFlightsComprehensive package aligned to German marketLong-term project pipeline within the Data Centre and mission-critical sectorThis role would suit an experienced Planning Manager, Senior Planning Manager, Senior Planner, Planning Lead or Programme Manager with strong experience across complex construction or engineering projects, ideally gained within Data Centres, M&E, MEP, building services, infrastructure or other mission-critical environments.The successful candidate will be confident leading planning teams, developing robust project programmes, managing programme risk and influencing senior project stakeholders. They will bring a strong technical understanding of Primavera P6, critical path analysis, construction sequencing, change control and delay analysis, alongside the ability to provide strategic planning direction across multiple projects.All end client and specific project details will remain confidential during the initial stages of the process.If you're a Planning Manager / Senior Planning Manager / Planning Lead / Senior Planner looking for your next opportunity within the Data Centre and mission-critical sector, apply here or contact Kate Baxter directly on .Navartis are an equality and diversity recruitment agent and employer.Services advertised by Navartis are that of an Employment Agency/Business.Discipline(s): Data Centre, TechnologyJob type: Permanent