I am currently on the lookout for a Project Planner for a role in Frankfurt, Germany. I am acting on behalf of a Specialist Construction & Engineering Consultancy who operate heavily in the European Data Centre & Pharmaceutical industries.
This is an opportunity to join a company who has projects commencing throughout the globe with exponential growth in their Data Centre Division.
Benefits of this Project Planner role:
- 85 Euros an hour all inclusive
- 9 hour days / 45 hours a week
- 12 Month Contract
- 14th to 28th September start date
Key Responsibilities of this Project Planner role:
- Develop, maintain and update project programmes using Primavera P6.
- Monitor project progress against the approved baseline programme.
- Track key milestones, critical path activities and programme dependencies.
- Work closely with construction and engineering teams to obtain accurate progress updates.
- Produce weekly and monthly programme updates and progress reports.
- Develop short-term look-ahead programmes and schedules.
- Identify programme risks, delays and potential areas of concern.
- Support the development of mitigation and recovery plans where required.
- Assist with progress measurement and analysis.
- Coordinate programme information across contractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
- Attend project planning and progress meetings.
- Support the Planning Manager with programme reviews, reporting and project controls.
- Maintain accurate programme records and ensure schedule information is kept up to date
Essential Criteria for this Project Planner role:
- Proven experience as a Project Planner / Planner within construction or engineering.
- Previous experience on data centre, industrial, pharmaceutical or similarly complex construction projects.
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
- Good understanding of construction sequencing and project scheduling.
- Experience tracking progress against baseline programmes.
- Strong understanding of critical path, programme dependencies and schedule analysis.
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced construction environment.
- Previous experience working in Germany or wider Europe would be advantageous.
- Fluent English is essential; German language skills would be advantageous
- EU Passport / Work rights are essential due to the urgency of the requirement.
If you are interested in hearing more about the initial project and this Project Planner role, then please provide a copy of your CV to ben.knaggs@navartis.co.uk or apply directly through the website here.