Lead Senior Planner

About Us

Mercury stands as a prominent leader in European construction solutions, specializing in the management of complex engineering and construction projects for renowned global corporations. Our initiatives support the delivery of innovative technologies and advancements, enabling connections among people, communities, and businesses, to achieve remarkable outcomes. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, our dedicated team consistently delivers results with precision.

We transform client visions into reality through superior construction solutions across various sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, and Fire Protection.

At Mercury, we are committed to nurturing our employees, encouraging them to realize their professional aspirations. Central to our philosophy is the investment in our people, offering challenging opportunities for development within a supportive environment that empowers them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a project or portfolio of projects at a regional or sectoral level.
• Oversee all aspects of planning as outlined in the Planning SOP.
• Provide reports to the Planning Department as well as Project Management.
• Develop and maintain schedules for pre-construction, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Maintain progress databases and conduct progress reporting.
• Analyze milestone projections, delay, and float path.
• Utilize Earned Value Management systems to track performance.
• Monitor schedule performance and productivity.
• Conduct site audits for progress verification.
• Participate in schedule meetings, collaborating with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare tender schedules and histograms.
• Lead planning meetings and support weekly workface planning systems.
• Load schedules with resource and cash data.
• Provide necessary data for payment applications.
• Complete contract review reports with attention to quality and accuracy.
• Advise relevant parties on issues and propose solutions.
• Document any delays and disruptions.
• Assist in preparing claims and providing data for contractual disputes.
• Manage, train, and develop staff as needed.
• Assume responsibilities of Planning Manager and Project Planner when required.
• Perform other duties associated with the role.

Essential Criteria

• A relevant qualification in Engineering or Planning/Project Planning.
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in Project Planning or as a Senior Planner on large-scale projects.
• Experience with Data Centres is advantageous.
• Proven leadership experience in managing a team of planners, excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.

Desirable Criteria

• Familiarity with Primavera P6 is a distinct advantage.

Our organization is dedicated to equal opportunity and values diversity in the workplace.