Project Planner

Freelance Project Planner – Data Centre Build (Helsinki)

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Contract Type: Freelance

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: Initial 12 Months (with strong likelihood of extension)

Languages: English essential; Finnish highly beneficial

The Opportunity

Our client, a global technology leader, is embarking on a significant data centre development in Helsinki and is looking to engage an experienced Freelance Project Planner to provide critical support to the delivery team.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing project scheduling and programme management, ensuring seamless coordination between construction partners and internal stakeholders throughout the build process.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and managing a fully integrated master schedule for the data centre construction project using Primavera P6
• Aligning timelines with inputs from architectural, MEP, and commissioning teams
• Tracking actual vs. planned progress, identifying bottlenecks and potential delays
• Supporting scenario planning, schedule recovery strategies, and critical path analysis
• Providing weekly/monthly programme reports and participating in progress reviews
• Supporting project controls and interface coordination across global and local teams

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience as a planner or scheduler on data centres, complex commercial builds, or industrial construction projects
• Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 and strong schedule management skills
• Familiarity with mission-critical systems (power, cooling, security) within data centre environments
• Clear communicator with the ability to present complex planning data to non-technical stakeholders
• Fluent in English; Finnish proficiency is a major asset
• Based in or able to regularly travel to site in the Helsinki

Ready to get involved in one of Finland’s most exciting technical builds? Get In Touch!