Projects Planner

PROJECTS PLANNER

CLERKENWELL

SALARY UP TO £50K DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Infrastructure Planner to join their dynamic team delivering structured cabling, data centre and network infrastructure solutions. You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating cabling installation / data centre / network projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans for data cabling installations.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and clients to define scope, timelines, and resource requirements
• Conduct site surveys and interpret technical drawings and floor plans.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of cabling materials and hardware.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, health & safety regulations, and client specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend project kick-off meetings.
• Attend site visits.
• Monitor hours and costs to determine trends and to assist in forecasting.
• Evaluate scope changes, cost trends, additional work orders and other elements.
• Coordinate resources and tasks to complete projects on approved budget aligned with Design and Estimating.
• Participate in the development of timetables and schedules for projects.
• Coordinate the review of estimated design costs including equipment, installation, labour, materials, preparations, and other related costs.
• Coordinate projects with all affected parties to ensure projects are completed on schedule and government regulations and health and safety requirements are maintained.

General (All Employees)

• Undertake any reasonable duties expected of you.
• Carry out all work in accordance with health and safety and any other legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the Company policies and procedures.
• Manage the performance of all employees assigned to you in accordance with legislation and company procedures.
• Attend and engage fully in any learning and development activities that are deemed appropriate by your line management.
• Participate and engage fully in company appraisal/performance review processes and constantly work to improve your individual, your team and the wider group’s performance.

SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• A clear understanding of the commercial and contractual interfaces with the planning function.
• Proven experience in infrastructure planning or project coordination within the data cabling industry.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling systems, data centres, and network infrastructure.
• Proficiency in planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ECS, BICSI, CNCI, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project and Excel.

Should this excellent Projects Planner opportunity be of interest to you, then please submit your CV to Anna Maguire.

Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, occasionally due to the high volume of applications this cannot always be possible, and we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. We will keep your details on file and may contact you with future opportunities.