Planner / Project Coordinator

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Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Planner to lead planning, scheduling, and progress tracking for complex, fast‑paced data center construction projects. This role requires a hands‑on approach, deep technical understanding, and the ability to adapt schedules based on real‑time site conditions. You’ll play a critical role in keeping the project on track from design coordination through to commissioning and handover. This role is a 14‑month contract role.

The Opportunity

• Develop and manage baseline schedules, look‑ahead programs, and progress tracking tools.
• Plan and sequence fast‑track activities, including parallel works and phased handovers.
• Monitor contractor progress on‑site, validate claims, and assess recovery plans with mitigation strategies.
• Report key metrics through dashboards, S‑curves, earned value analysis, and visual updates.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, PMC teams, and clients to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.

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What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

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Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. REF-SEA-DC DC2025

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