Senior Planning Engineer - Madrid An established developer and operator within the data center sector is seeking a senior planner to support the strategic development and delivery of large-scale critical infrastructure data center projects across Spain. Reporting directly into the PMO leadership team, this role will play a key part in coordinating the planning lifecycle across multiple high-value developments. This position goes beyond traditional construction scheduling and offers involvement across the full development process. From land readiness, utility coordination, permitting, and design through to construction and operational readiness. The successful candidate will work closely with internal departments including energy, design, civils, construction, and operations to ensure projects progress efficiently through every phase. The business is looking for someone with a strong organisational mindset, a general project vision, and the ability to proactively drive progress across complex stakeholder environments.



This is an opportunity to join a growing data center platform delivering large-scale infrastructure projects in one of Europe's fastest-growing markets. Apply today. Send your CV to ben.anderson@ Responsibilities Develop and oversee strategic planning programmes for data center developments Define project phases, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths across multiple projects Monitor development progress across permitting, design, utility connections, construction, and operational readiness Coordinate closely with internal teams including energy, civils, design, construction, and operations Support planning activities related to substations, electrical infrastructure, and utility connections Track project deviations and implement corrective actions where required Oversee permitting and administrative approval processes with local authorities, contractors, and external stakeholders Support contract-related planning and project coordination activitie

📌 Senior planning engineer (Santander)
🏢 Hamilton Barnes
📍 Santander