Planner

Project Type: Data Center Construction

Package Includes:

• Accommodation
• Flights
• Rotation - 10:4
• Travel
• Subsistence Package (£50 Per Day - Tax Free)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update fully integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Produce short-term look-ahead programmes, baseline schedules, and detailed phasing plans in coordination with site teams.
• Monitor project progress against the schedule, identifying and analysing variances and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Liaise closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure alignment of planning and execution.
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports and dashboards to senior stakeholders.
• Support the project team with recovery plans and re-sequencing works when required.
• Conduct regular schedule risk analysis and scenario planning to identify potential impacts.
• Work collaboratively with client-side planners and main contractor teams to align programmes.
• Manage and update resource and cost-loaded schedules when required.
• Assist in tender stage planning and methodology development for future pipeline works.

Qualification:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience using all functionalities of Primavera P6.
• Proven track record working on large-scale industrial projects within the mechanical and electrical sector.
• Experience working at subcontractor level is essential – ideally on mission-critical or data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of project phasing, construction sequencing, and M&E installation logic.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant engineering or construction-related qualification (degree or trade background desirable).
• Ability to work on-site in Norway full-time or on a rotational basis (depending on project needs).
• Knowledge of local or Nordic market practices is advantageous but not essential.