Planner / Civil Works Planning Engineer (Major Industrial & Civil Construction Project – Stade,

Protecnium is an international firm specializing in engineering and technical services (www.protecnium.com/en). We are currently looking for a Planner / Civil Works Planning Engineer to join our team for a major industrial and civil construction project in Stade, Germany.

• Position: Planner / Civil Works Planning Engineer
• Project: Large-scale industrial facility involving significant civil construction works.
• Country: Germany
• City: Stade ( 100% Onsite )
• Estimated Project Length: 3 years. In general, when the project ends, we try to place the employee on other projects to provide continuity.
• Start Date: ASAP.

Summary

The Planner will be responsible for the detailed planning, monitoring, analysis and control of civil construction activities, developing and maintaining an integrated Level 4 (L4) schedule using Oracle Primavera P6.

This is a strongly site-oriented Project Controls position. We are looking for a proactive and autonomous professional who goes beyond simply updating schedules and is capable of integrating information from Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Materials, Cost Control, Subcontracts and other project disciplines.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed Level 4 schedules in Oracle Primavera P6.
• Break down the project scope into detailed, measurable and controllable activities.
• Establish and maintain scheduling logic, activity relationships, calendars, constraints, milestones and critical paths.
• Translate construction strategies into detailed, realistic and executable schedules.
• Plan and monitor activities, quantities, resources, materials, costs and required execution dates.
• Coordinate Engineering deliverables, Procurement activities, material availability and Construction requirements.
• Perform regular schedule updates incorporating actual physical progress.
• Monitor construction activities from commencement through completion.
• Compare actual progress against the approved baseline and current forecast.
• Identify deviations, delays, productivity issues and potential schedule risks.
• Monitor planned versus actual quantities and assess remaining durations and completion forecasts.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules, forecasts and detailed progress reports.
• Analyse schedule and cost implications arising from changes, delays and variations.
• Support variation and potential claim assessments, including Time Impact Analysis.
• Monitor Engineering deliverables, drawings, approvals, Procurement and material constraints affecting construction.
• Maintain continuous coordination with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Materials, Cost Control, Quantity Surveying, Subcontractors and Project Management.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Relevant experience as a Planner, Planning Engineer, Project Controls Engineer or equivalent role on major construction projects.
• Strong civil construction planning experience.
• Advanced hands-on knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 – mandatory.
• Proven experience developing and managing detailed Level 4 (L4) construction schedules – mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling logic, CPM, critical path, float, constraints and schedule analysis.
• Experience measuring and tracking physical construction progress.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings and technical documentation.
• Practical understanding of quantities, productivity rates, construction sequencing and materials.
• Experience integrating Engineering, Procurement, Materials and Construction information into Primavera P6.
• Cost Control, variation management, delay analysis and Time Impact Analysis experience will be highly valued.
• Previous experience in LNG, Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, industrial plants, EPC or major infrastructure projects will be highly valued.
• Professional working proficiency in English (minimum B2).
• German is desirable but not mandatory.

Civil Construction Experience

Candidates must have practical experience in construction and civil works. Experience in the following areas will be particularly valued:

• Earthworks and excavation.
• Foundations.
• Reinforced concrete structures.
• Underground utilities.
• Drainage.
• Roads and paving.
• Interfaces between civil works, structures and installations.
• Industrial civil works.
• Construction sequencing and coordination of work fronts.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM – 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Working for an international company currently expanding.
• 22 paid working days of vacation per year.
• Travel at the beginning and end of the project.
• Two weeks of hotel accommodation upon arrival.
• Vehicle provided.
• Gas covered for work-related use.
• Company laptop provided.
• Company phone provided.

The description and conditions indicated here are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees but do not constitute a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and general competencies required by the staff. Additionally, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to modifications as required by the employer.

At Protecnium, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes. We welcome applications from talented professionals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

To ensure fairness and accessibility, we also provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates requiring support are encouraged to let us know at the earliest opportunity.