Senior Planner – Data Centre

A leading international engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a major hyperscale data centre project in Norway. This is an exciting opportunity to support delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

Working as part of an experienced project team, you will play a key role in developing and managing project programmes, ensuring successful planning, coordination and execution across all phases of the project lifecycle.

As a Senior Planner, you will work closely with project management, engineering, commercial, procurement and construction teams to ensure programmes remain accurate, achievable and aligned with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop, maintain and manage detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.

* Prepare tender, baseline, construction and commissioning programmes.

* Produce fully logic-linked schedules, identifying and managing the critical path.

* Monitor project progress against baseline programmes and provide regular programme updates.

* Produce weekly and short-term look-ahead programmes to support site operations.

* Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities, recommending mitigation and recovery strategies where required.

* Prepare progress reports, programme narratives and variance analysis for project and client reporting.

* Work collaboratively with engineering, commercial, procurement and site teams to ensure programme alignment.

* Review subcontractor programmes and integrate them into the overall project schedule.

* Support change management, delay analysis and programme impact assessments.

* Participate in planning meetings and provide ongoing planning support throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements:

* Strong experience using Primavera P6 on major construction projects.

* Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, programme logic and critical path analysis.

* Experience developing tender, baseline and live construction programmes.

* The ability to analyse project performance and develop practical mitigation and recovery strategies.

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple programme interfaces.

* Good commercial awareness and an understanding of how planning influences successful project delivery.

* Previous experience delivering data centre, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, energy or other complex construction projects.

* Experience working within mechanical and electrical (MEP) contracting environments.

* Knowledge of commissioning and project handover planning.

* Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

If you're an experienced Senior Planner looking to further your career, apply below to discuss this opportunity in confidence