Resident Planner

Are you ready to play a key role in delivering some of the world's most complex data centre projects? As a Resident Planner, you'll be at the heart of project delivery, working closely with project teams, contractors and stakeholders to maintain programme certainty throughout the construction lifecycle. You'll help ensure that schedules remain accurate, risks are identified early and project milestones are achieved. Working on large-scale data centre developments, you'll provide planning expertise on-site, supporting project controls, monitoring progress and contributing to informed decision-making. Your work will have a direct impact on project performance, delivery timelines and successful project outcomes. What's in it for you? Project visibility - You'll work closely with multidisciplinary delivery teams and gain exposure to major data centre programmes from construction through to completion. Meaningful impact - Your planning expertise will help drive project success, ensuring programme risks are identified and managed effectively. Technical challenge - You'll contribute to complex, fast-paced construction projects where accurate planning and forecasting are critical. Professional growth - You'll have opportunities to develop your planning expertise while working alongside experienced project and engineering professionals. Collaborative culture - Work within a supportive environment that values accountability, integrity, simplicity and teamwork. Global reach - Join an organisation delivering projects across multiple regions, providing exposure to world-class developments and international best practice. Essential Skills & Experience Experience supporting project planning, scheduling or project controls activities within construction, engineering or infrastructure environments. Ability to monitor project progress and identify potential programme risks and delays. Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate information from multiple stakeholders. Understanding of construction sequencing, project lifecycles and programme management principles. Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, contractors and client stakeholders. Strong analytical approach with attention to detail and commitment to project delivery excellence. In addition, you will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular knowledge sharing sessions, investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. Whether your ambition is to become a recognised technical specialist, lead major project teams, or progress towards senior leadership, this role offers the scale, complexity and visibility needed to accelerate your professional growth. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support. About Black & White Engineering Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with more than 1,300 employees across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and North America. We specialise in the full spectrum of engineering design consultancy for the data centre sector, including Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Civil & Structural, Design Management, Sustainability, BIM, Power Systems and other infrastructure-related services. Our engineering approach is grounded in practicality, technical excellence and operational efficiency. With rapid growth across regions, many colleagues have progressed from engineering roles into leadership positions — your future development is supported and recognised. Help shape the successful delivery of critical data centre projects as a Resident Planner. Apply now.