Verne is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Project Planner with a background in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. You will assist in planning, monitoring the design, and overseeing the construction of large-scale data centres in the Nordics and Europe. This role is offered with full training and professional development and will require regular trips each month working at any of our Project locations (expensed by us).
About Verne
We’re reinventing how the world uses data centres. Think flexible, optimised colocation services tailored for your requirements – all with the very best customer support you can imagine. And because our data centres are powered by sustainable energy, it doesn’t cost the Earth either. It’s the perfect environment where everyone thrives – you and the planet.
What you will be doing
As a Project Planner you will be responsible for the creation, management, and optimisation of project schedules to keep complex design programmes on track. Working in close collaboration with the development,
project management and design teams, you will monitor the progress of tasks, maintain the programme to the latest information, and provide forecasts for future resource needs.
- Develop client schedules from initial concept design through to contract issue.
- Review and comment on contractor and subcontractor schedules.
- Develop 4D schedules from 3D models.
- Support coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure the successful execution of data centre projects.
- Help oversee the progress of CSA Fit Out & MEP systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders, ensuring timely completion within budget.
- Produce comprehensive progress reports, including dashboards using Power BI.
- Maintain accurate documentation of project plans, specifications, and reports.
What You Bring
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Detailed knowledge of MEP systems and their application in data centre environments.
- Strong desire to learn and develop skills in data centre planning and management.
- Proficiency in using planning and design software (Asta Powerproject BIM and Primavera P6) is a plus.
- Experience with data centre operations or other mission-critical environments.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ASHRAE, IEEE).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively alone or in a team-oriented environment.
What’s in It for You
✅ Competitive Salary
🏡 Hybrid Work Model
💰 Pension & Annual Bonus
🛡️Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance
📚 Professional Development & Training
🤝 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
🌱 Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture
🎉 Socials & Wellbeing Initiatives
🌴 Generous Annual Leave
We’re looking for candidates who are currently based in the UK that hold EU Status and already have the right to work both here and in the EU without restrictions. As we’re not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role, we kindly ask that you only apply if you meet this requirement.
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What We Do
Data center colocation for the world’s most innovative industries. Scale your digital infrastructure cost-effectively and sustainably, and get the high-performance compute you need, when you need it. All powered by renewable energy sources. For solutions that don’t cost the earth.
Visit us at - www.verneglobal.com
