Electrical Planner

WiiGroup; Wien; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and travel support

25 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

Career progression into leadership

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

WiiGroup is seeking an experienced Electrical Planner to support a major Data Centre project in Austria. The role focuses on the electrical scope, including MV/LV distribution, switchgear, UPS, and commissioning activities, coordinating with MEP and CSA teams on site in Austria.

You will develop and manage detailed electrical programmes, monitor progress, identify schedule risks, and drive performance through construction and commissioning phases of a mission-critical project.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction planning or project controls.
• Experience delivering Data Centre or Mission Critical projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and schedule development.
• Strong communication with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed Primavera P6 schedules for the electrical scope.
• Monitor progress against milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate with electrical construction teams to validate progress.
• Produce weekly/monthly planning reports for stakeholders.
• Support recovery planning and look-ahead development.
• Maintain programme compliance with contractual objectives.

Skills

Electrical planning

Data centre delivery

Schedule optimization

Stakeholder management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

Our Mission

At WiiGroup, our mission is to revolutionise the AEC industry through innovative solutions, cutting‑edge technology, and a relentless focus on client satisfaction. We strive to exceed expectations, leverage digitalisation, and shape the future of construction globally. Through innovative solutions and cutting‑edge technologies, we deliver real value to our clients while creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. Join us as we shape the future of construction and create a world where innovation, collaboration, and efficiency drive lasting success across Europe's most complex projects.

Our Competitive Advantage

Our competitive advantage is built on combining industry expertise with digital innovation. By embracing construction technology, data‑driven decision‑making, and forward‑thinking methodologies, we empower project teams to deliver predictable outcomes across challenging and fast‑paced environments. We believe successful project delivery is achieved through a combination of strong technical expertise, outstanding communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our planners play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Start‑Up Environment

Are you looking for an opportunity to go beyond maintaining schedules and become a key contributor to project success? At WiiGroup, we are seeking ambitious planning professionals who want to influence project strategy, drive innovation, and help shape the future of digital construction delivery. You'll collaborate with industry‑leading teams while working on some of Europe's most exciting Data Centre and Mission Critical projects. Join us and help redefine what's possible in project planning and controls.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Planner to support the successful delivery of a major Data Centre project in Austria. This role will focus specifically on the electrical scope of the project, including MV/LV distribution systems, cable containment, cable installation, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, commissioning, energisation activities, and integration with wider MEP and CSA delivery teams. Working closely with construction managers, project directors, package leads, and client stakeholders, you will be responsible for developing and managing detailed electrical programmes, monitoring progress, identifying schedule risks, and driving programme performance throughout the construction and commissioning phases of this mission‑critical project. This is a site‑based role in Austria, supporting one of Europe’s leading Data Centre developments.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced planner with a strong background in electrical construction and data centre delivery. You understand the complexities of coordinating multiple subcontractors, managing fast‑track construction programmes, and driving progress across large‑scale mission‑critical projects. You enjoy being embedded within delivery teams, working directly with site managers, supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors to maintain accurate programme information and proactively resolve scheduling challenges. You are analytical, collaborative, and solutions‑focused, with the ability to communicate programme performance clearly while supporting project teams in achieving key milestones and commissioning targets.

Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience in construction planning, project controls, or scheduling.
• Strong experience supporting the delivery of Data Centre, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, Energy, or Industrial projects.
• Proven experience planning electrical installations including MV/LV systems, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, containment, cabling, and commissioning activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Experience developing and managing detailed construction and commissioning programmes.
• Strong understanding of critical path analysis, schedule development, progress measurement, and programme optimisation.
• Experience tracking procurement, manufacturing, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of construction sequencing and interface management across MEP, CSA, and commissioning disciplines.
• Experience producing look‑aheads, recovery programmes, earned value reporting, and project performance dashboards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidiscipline project teams in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Previous Data Centre experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with Power BI, MS Project, or project controls software would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed Primavera P6 schedules for the electrical scope of works.
• Monitor project progress against critical milestones and key programme deliverables.
• Work closely with electrical construction teams to validate progress and identify potential schedule risks.
• Coordinate programme activities across engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Produce weekly and monthly planning reports for project and client stakeholders.
• Facilitate programme review meetings and support recovery planning where required.
• Analyse schedule performance and recommend corrective actions to maintain project milestones.
• Support commissioning and energisation planning activities in collaboration with project teams.
• Develop short‑term, medium‑term, and long‑term look‑ahead programmes.
• Perform what‑if analysis and schedule risk assessments.
• Maintain programme compliance with contractual obligations and project objectives.
• Provide forecasting support for resource planning and project controls initiatives.
• Conduct regular site walks to validate programme status and ensure accurate reporting.

What's on Offer

Joining WiiGroup means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative team delivering some of Europe's most exciting mission‑critical projects. We are committed to investing in our people through professional development, digital innovation, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus.
• Accommodation and travel support package.
• Rotation options where applicable.
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus public holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to work on a flagship European Data Centre project.
• Career progression into Senior Planning, Planning Management, and Project Controls leadership roles.
• Ongoing professional development and training support.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge digital construction technologies.
• Wellness initiatives supporting physical and mental wellbeing.
• Collaborative and high‑performing project environment.