Construction Senior Planner - Hyperscale Data Centre Development (FIFO Copenhagen from Ireland)

About the Role and Project

This opportunity involves working with a top-tier contractor on a flagship hyperscale data centre project based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The role operates under a FIFO model from Ireland with a roster of 17 days on and 4 days off, including all weekends free. This position offers a competitive gross base salary complemented by substantial corporate perks designed to enhance your financial benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning functions and teams, providing regular programme status updates and risk reports to regional planners and project leadership.
• Guide and support assistant and graduate planners through mentoring and performance reviews.
• Oversee planning and programme management for both pre-construction and onsite phases, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations (FIDIC, NEC, JCT) in cooperation with commercial and project teams.
• Coordinate weekly and monthly programme status reporting to stakeholders, maintaining quality and accuracy of all programme documentation.
• Use subcontractor input and past project data to benchmark programme durations effectively.
• Develop detailed baseline contract programmes with fully linked logic and critical paths utilizing Primavera P6.
• Create construction target programmes aimed at identifying efficiencies and improvements.
• Prepare tender event programmes relating to subcontractor procurement, including design release and lead-in activities.
• Maintain all programme records within a Common Data Environment (CDE) and develop phasing plans demonstrating sequencing, logistics, and methodical construction approaches.
• Collaborate with project teams to define construction methodologies ensuring safe and sequenced delivery.
• Support preparation of project preliminaries such as logistics, staffing, and temporary works planning.
• Engage with supply chain stakeholders to integrate design deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Identify programme risks and opportunities, applying mitigation measures, float time management, and risk allowances appropriately.
• Monitor subcontractor tracking schedules, validate their programmes, and produce as-built programme reports that highlight deviations.
• Contribute to change request processes by advising on programme impacts and aiding approvals.
• Utilize 2D, 3D, and 4D phasing data to visualize current programme progress and produce validated output rates for live tracking and lessons learned integration.
• Conduct peer reviews to verify the quality, consistency, and accuracy across project programmes.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related disciplines is essential; equivalent professional experience is also considered.
• Certification or advanced training in project planning software such as Asta Powerproject is required.
• Membership or eligibility for membership of professional institutions such as CIOB, ICE, or APM is desirable.
• Advanced training in Asta Powerproject modules covering progress analysis, S-curve reporting, and cost/resource management is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Synchro, BIM, and collaborative data environments, including training in contract frameworks like NEC and JCT, is preferred.
• Experience in presentation and leadership training is a plus.
• Proven ability to use Synchro and other advanced 4D planning tools to their fullest potential is highly beneficial.
• Competence in BIM processes, creation or evaluation of 2D/4D phasing models, and ongoing professional development engagement are also valued.
• Mentoring or supporting junior team members is considered an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual total gross package ranges from €160,000 to €189,000 with a base salary between €70,000 and €90,000.
• A guaranteed additional project allowance equal to 20% of salary plus a 10% annual retention bonus.
• Monthly tax-free subsistence allowance of €1,260 paid without payroll deductions.
• Provided accommodation consists of a two-bedroom apartment shared with one other coworker.
• Access to a shared company vehicle fleet and fuel without personal Benefit-In-Kind tax liabilities.
• Company pension contributions of 6.5%, which exceed typical market rates.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 26 days, surpassing the standard 20 days.
• Full workplace technology setup including laptop, hardware, software, and mobile phone.
• All project-related flights are arranged and funded by the employer.

Additional Information and Requirements

The role requires immediate mobilization and candidates must hold a valid EU passport.