Senior Planner

Project Planner / Planning Engineer – Data Centre Projects

Location: Switzerland (site-based)

Type: Contract / Freelance

We’re supporting multiple data centre projects in Switzerland and are looking to engage experienced Project Planners / Planning Engineers with strong backgrounds in mission-critical environments.

This role is suited to planners who are comfortable supporting large-scale construction and commissioning programmes across fast-paced data centre projects.

Role overview

You’ll support project delivery teams with planning, scheduling and progress coordination across construction and commissioning activities, working closely with project managers, subcontractors and client-side stakeholders.

The role requires planners who are comfortable managing live project schedules within complex, multi-disciplinary environments.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules across construction and commissioning phases
• Support planning activities across large-scale data centre projects
• Track project progress and support schedule reporting
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning and subcontractor teams
• Support look-ahead planning and programme updates
• Identify schedule risks, delays and mitigation actions
• Assist with project controls and reporting activities
• Ensure alignment between construction and commissioning milestones

Background & experience

• Strong experience within data centre or mission-critical project environments
• Experience supporting:
• Construction planning
• Commissioning schedules
• Project controls activities
• Experience with planning tools such as:
• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Comfortable operating within fast-paced site delivery environments
• Strong coordination and stakeholder communication skills
• Experience working within GC-side or client-side project teams beneficial

Additional details

• Site-based role in Switzerland
• Contract / freelance engagement
• Long-term project pipeline with ongoing opportunities expected
• English required
• French beneficial

If you’re a Project Planner or Planning Engineer with data centre experience and are open to opportunities in Switzerland, I’d be keen to have a conversation.

Apply directly or message me for more details.