Project Planner

Project Planner - Frankfurt, Germany

Salter Grange is recruiting an experienced Project Planner on behalf of our client, a European leader in construction solutions, delivering complex engineering and construction projects for some of the world's leading corporations across Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Data Centre Retrofits & Fit Outs, Fire Protection and Comms.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Planner to join a supportive, high-performing team on large-scale, mission-critical projects, with genuine scope to develop and reach your full potential.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Planner:

* Responsible for a project or portfolio of projects (regional/sectoral)

* Responsible for all aspects of planning, as defined by the Planning SOP

* Reporting to the Planning Department and to Business Unit/Project Management

* Developing and maintaining schedules for pre-construction, construction and commissioning

* Developing and maintaining progress databases, and progress reporting

* Milestone projections, and delay/float path analysis

* Earned Value Management systems

* Monitoring schedule performance and productivity, and auditing progress on site

* Attending schedule meetings, liaising with the client and subcontractors

* Preparation of tender schedules and histograms

* Leading planning meetings and supporting weekly workface planning systems

* Resource/cash loading of schedules

* Providing data for payment applications and completing contract review reports

* Responsible for the quality and accuracy of schedules and reports

* Flagging issues to relevant parties and advising on solutions

* Recording delay and disruption, and assisting in the preparation of claims and data for contractual disputes

* Travelling to projects as required, and training staff where needed

* Covering Senior Project Planner responsibilities when required

Essential Criteria for the Project Planner role:

* Background in a construction-related degree or trade

* 5+ years' experience in project planning on large construction projects

* Excellent communication skills

* Excellent IT and software skills, including Oracle P6 and Excel

* Proven ability to work effectively in a team and within strict deadlines

* Knowledge of, and commitment to, health & safety

To apply for this Project Planner role, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Salter Grange

Benefits

Allowance, travel, accommodation