Senior Project Planner

Project Planner – Turnkey & Offshore Projects

Location: Flexible across multiple project sites in Europe

We are seeking an experienced Project Planner to join a leading global organisation driving large-scale turnkey and offshore infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing, matrix project environment, collaborating across multiple international teams and supporting the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects.

About the Role

As a Project Planner, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring project success from tender through execution. You’ll support cross-functional teams by developing robust schedules, aligning with contract milestones, and driving project excellence through proactive planning and analysis.

You’ll be part of a dedicated planning team working across multiple locations, and your work will directly influence outcomes for projects ranging from €5M to over €1B.

Key Responsibilities

Tender & Pre-Sales Support

• Provide schedule input during tender phases, ensuring alignment with commercial strategy and risk assessment.
• Review client specifications and translate them into feasible planning deliverables.

Project Execution & Control

• Develop and maintain baseline project schedules aligned with contract requirements.
• Monitor project progress, track critical paths, and update schedules based on input from engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and installation teams.
• Conduct variance analysis, resource assessments, and scenario simulations.
• Coordinate on-time delivery (OTD) processes and ensure consistent progress reporting to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Update baseline schedules in response to major scope changes and ensure forecast accuracy.

Additional Support & Advisory

• Provide expert planning advice, run simulations, and contribute to risk and opportunity assessments.
• Support the development of planning tools, systems, and team competencies.
• Drive best practices and continuous improvement across project controls.

Key Stakeholders

• Internal: Project Managers, Tender Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Installation Teams
• External: Clients, Subcontractors, Suppliers
• Cross-functional coordination across global planning units and business areas

Your Profile

We’re looking for candidates with the following skills and background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• 5–10 years’ experience in project planning within large-scale engineering, offshore, or infrastructure projects
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, and other planning tools
• Strong understanding of project management principles, scheduling logic, and resource planning
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, analytical approach

Why Join?

• Contribute to strategic, high-impact infrastructure projects with global reach
• Be part of a diverse, international project team operating at the forefront of turnkey solutions
• Enjoy a dynamic, flexible work environment with opportunities for growth and development
• Work on a mix of tenders and live projects, gaining full lifecycle experience