Planner/risk Engineer (scheduler)

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The senior Scheduler/Planner will plan and develop schedules for large-scale data center projects across Europe. This role involves working independently or in teams, managing locals, and defining scheduling processes for the Group. He/she will report to the Corporate Construction Planning Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical duties:

• Schedule projects using Primavera P6, developing timelines for infrastructure projects over €100 million.
• Analyze project documents to identify impacts and opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and maintain plans, networks, and resources for new and ongoing projects, enhancing efficiency.
• Develop and uphold the baseline schedule with S-curves and reporting formats for clarity.
• Create project-specific procedures, including the Work Breakdown Structure and progress measurement methods.
• Prepare insightful reports on progress, critical paths, deviations, and forecasts.
• Seamlessly integrate contract scope changes into relevant plans.
• Foster strong communication and follow up on project activities to resolve issues quickly.
• Provide timely reports on changes to planned progress.
• Work with other Project Services disciplines to ensure quality deliverables.
• Collect and analyze historical data for improved planning and forecasting.
• Understand and Use Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Quantitative Schedule Risk Management.
• Prepare and present Time-Impact Analyses (TIAs).
• Review schedule narratives from stakeholders and provide constructive feedback.
• Build relationships with clients through regular meetings and informative reports.

Other important responsibilities:

• Improve schedule management processes at the Group level.
• Coordinate with local planners and ensure schedule consistency.
• Serve as the main contact for external customers regarding scheduling.

REQUIREMENTS:

General & technical skills:

• Education equal to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning engineering discipline. Long and relevant work experience may compensate for lack of formal education.
• 7 – 12 years relevant planning experience. Advanced knowledge in key areas of plannings techniques and analysis and a good understanding of current good engineering practice.
• Ability to lead and function within a planning team and across multiple projects.
• Ability to prioritize own workload.
• Manage time, accordingly, manage changes within own remit on a project.
• Inform team members where constraints will affect a project in terms of program or budget.
• Demonstrable ability to work within time/budget constraints
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 (mandatory).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English (engineering, construction.) and German
• Solid analytical skills to collect and interpret data.

IT skills:

• Proficient in P6 and all related modules.
• Proficient in PRA or any other QSRA modelling software.
• Skilled in Power BI & Ms Office.