Sweet Projects
Project Planner
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Sweet Project Construction Limited
At Sweet Project Construction Limited (SPCL), we work with the data, defence, and energy sectors. We are a comprehensive design, construction and engineering provider, offering services spanning site acquisition, architecture, and refurbishment to client occupancy. In our world, there are no simple projects, only specialist needs and clever solutions.
We are a general contracting business, drawing on over forty years of specialized industry experience to provide excellent service, sustain long-term partnerships and achieve the highest quality outcome for key clients, whilst maintaining financial commitments.
Role Overview
This role is to be initially based on our Union Park project in Hayes. As principal contractor, we are constructing 18 Data Halls of approximately 1250m² each, to be deployed at approximately 24MW of total usable IT power. Part of the development included the construction of an adjacent High Voltage Electrical Compound. This was linked to a Medium Voltage Energy Centre with dual backup power generation. The building mass consists of a series of staggered blocks, surrounded by an internal one-way circulation system with both soft and hard landscaping.
The MV Energy Centres are located either side of North Hyde Gardens, smaller in scale providing a stepping down appearance towards the Grand Union Canal. The HV Energy Centre is located to the east of the MV Energy Centre to the side of North Hyde Gardens. A single storey Visitor Reception Centre enabling security protocols for visitors and employees is located near North Hyde Gardens.
The Project Planner provides planning and scheduling support across tender, contract, and post-contract stages.
Key Responsibilities
The role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules, supporting project teams with accurate programme information, identifying schedule risks, and helping ensure projects are planned, monitored, and delivered in line with programme requirements.
Experience Required
- Relevant experience in construction planning or project controls
- Experience developing and maintaining project schedules across tender, design, construction, or close-out stages
- Strong working knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or ASTA
- Good understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, and project delivery processes (NEC3/4 and FIDIC)
- Experience supporting project teams with programme analysis, reporting, and schedule risk identification
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and document collaboration platforms such as SharePoint
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Qualifications
- Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in construction management, project controls, engineering, or a related discipline
- Relevant planning or project controls training desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development aligned to planning, scheduling, and construction delivery
Project Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain baseline and live project schedules in line with company standards
- Support programme development across tender, design, construction, commissioning, and close-out stages
- Maintain accurate schedule data to support effective project monitoring and control
Programme Analysis & Reporting
- Produce schedule reports, look-ahead programmes, and progress updates for project teams
- Analyse programme information, including float, critical path, delays, and potential impacts
- Support project teams with “what-if” analysis and schedule scenarios where required
Risk, Change & Controls
- Identify programme risks, gaps, and schedule issues, escalating these to the Project Manager or Project Engineer
- Support schedule change control, baselining, and data integrity management
- Assist with programme records and information required for delay, claim, or extension of time matters
Project Team Support
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and delivery teams to develop and maintain robust project schedules
- Support planning discussions with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
- Provide planning input into project coordination and short-term delivery planning
Tender & Pre-Construction Support
- Support the pre-construction team in developing tender programmes, sequencing plans, and logistics information
- Assist with scaffold schedules, temporary services schedules, and temporary accommodation planning where required
- Provide programme input to tender and pre-qualification submissions
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Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reports, and schedule quality
- Support the roll-out of best practice planning and scheduling approaches
- Share knowledge and learning with project teams and the wider planning function
Success Measures
- Accuracy and quality of project schedules
- Timely production of programme reports and updates
- Effective identification and escalation of programme risks
- Quality of planning support provided to project and pre-construction teams
- Compliance with planning standards, baselining, and change control requirements
The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the Company. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by his/her manager.
The post holder may be required to work at any of the locations at which the business of Sweet Projects is conducted.
Employee Benefits
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Car Allowance (for eligible roles)
- Competitive pension scheme
- Electric vehicle scheme
- BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan
- Eyecare vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays plus Birthday day off
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sweet Projects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that our success is built on the success of our employees. We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment that helps our employees to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
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