About the Company
As the business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Planner to support the successful delivery of complex construction projects across sectors such as Data Centres, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, Advanced Manufacturing and large‑scale Industrial facilities.
About the Role The Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring detailed project programmes throughout the full project lifecycle. Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Package Managers, subcontractors and the wider project team, this role ensures that design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning activities are effectively planned, coordinated and monitored to achieve project milestones and contractual completion dates. This position requires strong expertise in Primavera P6, advanced analytical capability and excellent knowledge of construction sequencing and project controls.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and update integrated project programmes using Primavera P6.
- Prepare baseline programmes aligned with contractual requirements and project execution strategies.
- Develop construction, procurement and commissioning schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor progress against approved baseline programmes and identify critical path activities.
- Highlight programme risks, delays and opportunities for recovery.
- Develop mitigation strategies and recovery programmes where required.
- Produce detailed look‑ahead schedules to support short‑term construction planning.
- Coordinate planning activities with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Design Teams, Package Managers and subcontractors.
- Review subcontractor programmes and ensure alignment with the master programme.
- Monitor procurement activities, long‑lead items and key project milestones.
- Coordinate programme interfaces across CSA, Electrical, Mechanical and Commissioning packages.
- Support construction sequencing reviews and programme optimisation.
- Participate in planning workshops, progress meetings and coordination meetings.
- Prepare weekly and monthly programme updates.
- Produce planning reports, schedule narratives, dashboards and KPI reports for internal and client reporting.
- Analyse programme performance using schedule metrics, progress data and productivity trends.
- Support delay analysis, programme impact assessments and Extension of Time (EOT) evaluations.
- Support commissioning planning and ensure commissioning activities are fully integrated within the overall programme.
- Maintain accurate planning records and programme revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, reporting standards and project controls.
Qualifications Proven experience working as a Planner within the construction industry.
Required Skills
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience on Data Centre, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, Advanced Manufacturing or large‑scale Industrial projects.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project (MS Project).
- Experience developing, updating and managing complex construction programmes.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and project delivery.
- Experience monitoring progress against baseline schedules.
- Ability to identify critical path activities, programme risks and mitigation strategies.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Strong reporting and data analysis capability.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced construction environment.
- Good written and spoken English.
Preferred Skills Not specified.
Pay range and compensation package
Not specified.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
📌 Senior Planner (Madrid)
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