Lead Planner - Data Center Project

About the role

A major international contractor, known for complex mission-critical projects in the data center sector, is looking for a Lead Planner for a large project in Skellefteå, Sweden. The role takes ownership of programme delivery and planning strategy, keeping project schedules developed, maintained and monitored throughout the full project lifecycle, in close collaboration with project teams, site management and key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and management of detailed project programmes
• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules across all project phases
• Monitor progress and provide regular programme reporting and analysis
• Carry out critical path analysis and identify programme risks and mitigation strategies
• Develop recovery programmes where needed to support project delivery targets
• Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors and stakeholders
• Support change management processes and programme updates
• Drive planning best practice across the project team

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Lead Planner or Senior Planner
• Experience on large-scale construction projects
• Preferred: data center, mission-critical, MEP, industrial, pharmaceutical or other technically complex project experience
• Strong understanding of project controls and programme management principles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced project environments

Required skills

• Strong Primavera P6 capability
• Project controls and programme management

What we offer

• Salary up to EUR 95k, plus accommodation, flights and living allowance
• Opportunity to work on one of Europe's most significant projects
• Long-term project pipeline and career progression
• Exposure to large-scale mission-critical developments