Data Center Planning Manager - Real Estate

Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join a leading real estate company with a diverse portfolio spanning offices, logistics, retail, and data centres. Focused on innovation, sustainability, and technology, the organization develops and manages commercial real estate that supports the evolving needs of businesses and communities.

This opportunity is for a Planning Manager to support the strategic planning and delivery of large-scale data center projects across Spain. Working closely with the PMO and cross-functional teams, the role oversees the planning lifecycle from land readiness and permitting through to construction and operational readiness, ensuring projects progress efficiently across complex stakeholder environments.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee strategic planning programs 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 activities
• Prepare planning updates and progress reports for senior leadership teams
• Ensure alignment between all departments throughout the full project lifecycle

Skills/Must Have:

• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to manage complex project timelines across multiple workstreams
• Global understanding of infrastructure and development processes
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Process-driven approach with strong attention to detail
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience within planning, project controls, or project management environments
• Previous experience within infrastructure, construction, energy, or data center projects
• Understanding of permitting, utility coordination, and development processes
• Fluent Spanish & B2 English

Benefits:

• 100% on-site role
• Working hours: 9am to 2pm, 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday.
• Performance Bonus
• Family health & life insurance
• Flexible remuneration scheme (meal voucher, travel card, childcare vouchers and training)

Salary:

• €40,000 - €50,000