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.