Project Planner

Role overview

An international engineering contractor is seeking a skilled Project Planner to support the execution of a major hyperscale data centre build in Germany. This is a permanent position with strong continuity on a long-running project, exposure to large mission-critical infrastructure, and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced delivery teams on complex engineering work.

Key responsibilities

• Create, update, and manage integrated construction schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Prepare labour-loaded programmes, histograms, S-curves, and progress updates.
• Work alongside Project Managers, Commercial teams, and site personnel to track progress and highlight schedule risks.
• Coordinate with the main contractor to build and maintain a unified project programme.
• Run planning meetings, short-term look-ahead reviews, and schedule coordination sessions.
• Monitor productivity, compare actual performance with the plan, and assist with recovery actions when needed.
• Identify programme threats early and recommend practical mitigation measures.

Requirements

• A degree or similar qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or another relevant field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Prior background in project planning for construction, engineering, or mission-critical projects.
• Good command of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Ability to review technical drawings, commercial documents, and construction methods.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Additional information

This role is well suited to planners who want to build their careers on high-profile data centre projects, supported by a strong pipeline of work across Europe.

Employment details

This is a permanent full-time onsite role based in Dresden, Saxony, Germany.

Agency note

This vacancy is being handled on behalf of the employer by a recruitment agency.