Planner - Frankfurt

Matchtech Group; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler/Planner to support AI and hyperscale data centre projects centered on Frankfurt. You will create, maintain and manage integrated programme schedules across large-scale developments, coordinating with project managers, engineers, construction teams, and commercial stakeholders to ensure milestones are met.

The role requires Primavera P6 expertise, strong multi-disciplinary planning, risk and reporting, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning or scheduling within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or mission‑critical environments.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, construction sequencing, and/or telecoms/fibre installation activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar planning software.
• Coordinate planning activities across construction, MEP, telecoms, and fibre infrastructure workstreams.
• Monitor project progress and identify programme risks, delays, and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce regular programme reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support risk analysis, scenario planning, and mitigation strategies.
• Work alongside project delivery teams to ensure programme milestones and key deliverables are achieved.

Skills

Primavera P6

Stakeholder mgmt

Construction planning

Multi-disciplinary programs

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Scheduler / Planner to support the delivery of major AI and hyperscale data centre projects across Europe, with a primary focus on Frankfurt. You'll play a key role in developing and managing complex programme schedules, helping ensure the successful delivery of mission‑critical infrastructure projects.

The Role

As a Project Scheduler / Planner, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and managing integrated project programmes across large‑scale data centre developments. Working closely with project managers, engineers, construction teams, and commercial stakeholders, you'll provide accurate planning, performance tracking, and programme reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar planning software.
• Coordinate planning activities across construction, MEP, telecoms, and fibre infrastructure workstreams.
• Monitor project progress and identify programme risks, delays, and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce regular programme reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support risk analysis, scenario planning, and mitigation strategies.
• Work alongside project delivery teams to ensure programme milestones and key deliverables are achieved.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience in project planning or scheduling within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or mission‑critical environments.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, construction sequencing, and/or telecoms/fibre installation activities.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools.
• Experience managing complex, multi‑disciplinary project programmes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• EU Passport

Desirable

• Previous data centre or mission‑critical project experience.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project controls.
• Experience working within a consultancy or client‑facing environment.
• Experience supporting large‑scale AI, hyperscale, or digital infrastructure projects.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on some of Europe's most significant AI and data centre developments.
• Long‑term project pipeline in the Frankfurt market.
• Exposure to high‑profile international clients and stakeholders.
• Career progression within a rapidly growing sector.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're a planner looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to the delivery of cutting‑edge data centre infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.