Senior MEP Planner

Data Centre Construction
Location: Portugal
Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction
Our client is a leading international contractor delivering complex, large-scale construction projects across Europe. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and high-quality project delivery, the company operates across a wide range of sectors including commercial developments, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, and mission-critical data centre facilities.
Due to continued growth within the data centre sector, our client is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Planner to join the delivery team on a major data centre project in Portugal.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the planning and scheduling function for all Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) works. Working closely with project leadership, construction teams, subcontractors, and client representatives, the Senior MEP Planner will play a critical role in driving programme certainty, coordination, and delivery performance across all building services disciplines.
The successful candidate will work closely with project directors, commercial teams, and discipline leads to ensure all MEP works are fully integrated into the overall project programme, with clear visibility of progress, risks, and key milestones.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development, management, and maintenance of detailed MEP construction programmes on a large-scale data centre project in Portugal
• Produce and maintain logic-linked schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software
• Take ownership of MEP sequencing strategy from construction through to commissioning and handover
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, electrical, and public health teams to ensure accurate integration of all works
• Work with CSA and project planners to ensure full programme alignment across all disciplines
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and produce detailed reports, forecasts, and look-ahead programmes
• Identify critical path activities, delays, and programme risks, implementing mitigation strategies where required
• Liaise with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with procurement, installation, and commissioning schedules
• Support project controls including earned value, progress measurement, and reporting systems
• Assist in commissioning and handover planning, ensuring seamless integration into final delivery phases
• Attend client and site progress meetings, providing clear and concise programme analysis and reporting
• Ensure all planning outputs align with contract requirements, project objectives, and client expectations
• Drive a proactive planning culture focused on coordination, predictability, and delivery excellence

In Return, Our Client Offers
Negotiable basic salary
Accommodation, rotation or relocation support (where applicable)
Flights and travel allowance
Attractive bonus structure
Healthcare
Pension
Opportunity to work on a flagship European data centre project with strong long-term career progression within a growing international contractor