Senior Planner

WiiGroup; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonus

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

European Data Centre projects

Career progression

Training & development

Digital construction tech

Wellness initiatives

Flexible working

Job summary

WiiGroup in Frankfurt, Germany, is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support major data centre projects across Germany and Europe. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and managing integrated project programmes from design to handover, collaborating with project directors and client stakeholders.

You will travel to sites as required, validate progress on-site, and lead planning analysis and reporting to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in construction planning, project controls, or scheduling within Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, or MEP projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 with a strong understanding of critical path analysis, schedule development, and programme optimisation.
• Experience developing and managing baseline schedules, progress updates, recovery programmes, and project reporting.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, commissioning activities, procurement tracking, and project execution strategies.
• Experience using Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), earned value analysis, and project controls methodologies.
• Ability to identify programme risks, analyse schedule impacts, and provide mitigation strategies to support project delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present complex planning information clearly and effectively.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating programme information across various contractors and subcontractors.
• A proactive attitude towards innovation, technology, and continuous improvement within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project performance against programme milestones and critical path activities.
• Produce weekly and monthly planning reports for internal and client-facing stakeholders.
• Lead schedule review meetings and provide programme recovery recommendations where required.
• Coordinate planning activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Conduct progress validation through regular site visits and engagement with project teams.
• Support risk management activities through schedule analysis and what-if scenario modelling.
• Assist project leadership teams with forecasting, resource planning, and project controls initiatives.
• Ensure programme compliance with contractual requirements and project delivery objectives.

Skills

Primavera P6

Critical path analysis

Schedule development

Programme optimisation

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

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 Senior Planner to support the successful delivery of major data centre projects across Germany and Europe.

This role will focus on developing, maintaining, and managing integrated project programmes throughout the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement through construction, commissioning, and handover. Working closely with project directors, construction managers, and client stakeholders, you will provide accurate planning analysis, performance reporting, and programme leadership to ensure successful project outcomes.

We are currently seeking candidates based in Frankfurt, Germany, or surrounding areas and willing to commute to project sites as required.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced construction planner with a strong understanding of complex MEP installations and mission-critical project delivery. You thrive in fast-paced environments and understand how effective planning can positively influence project performance, productivity, and client satisfaction.

You enjoy working closely with project delivery teams, regularly engaging with site operations, validating progress on-site, and collaborating with engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure programme targets remain achievable.

You are analytical, detail-oriented, and confident presenting planning information to senior stakeholders while maintaining a practical and solutions-driven approach to project delivery.

Experience Required

• 5-10+ years of experience in construction planning, project controls, or scheduling within Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, or MEP projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 with a strong understanding of critical path analysis, schedule development, and programme optimisation.
• Experience developing and managing baseline schedules, progress updates, recovery programmes, and project reporting.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, commissioning activities, procurement tracking, and project execution strategies.
• Experience using Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), earned value analysis, and project controls methodologies.
• Ability to identify programme risks, analyse schedule impacts, and provide mitigation strategies to support project delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present complex planning information clearly and effectively.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating programme information across various contractors and subcontractors.
• A proactive attitude towards innovation, technology, and continuous improvement within the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project performance against programme milestones and critical path activities.
• Produce weekly and monthly planning reports for internal and client-facing stakeholders.
• Lead schedule review meetings and provide programme recovery recommendations where required.
• Coordinate planning activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Conduct progress validation through regular site visits and engagement with project teams.
• Support risk management activities through schedule analysis and what-if scenario modelling.
• Assist project leadership teams with forecasting, resource planning, and project controls initiatives.
• Ensure programme compliance with contractual requirements and project delivery objectives.

What's on Offer

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

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus public holidays.
• Pension Scheme to secure your future.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious European Data Centre projects.
• Career progression into Planning Management and Project Controls leadership roles.
• Ongoing training and professional development support.
• Access to the latest digital construction technologies and project controls systems.
• Wellness initiatives focused on physical and mental wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements where project requirements permit.