Senior Planner

John Paul Construction; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Relocation allowance

Laptop and phone

Pension

Life insurance

Income protection

CPD

Job summary

John Paul Construction is seeking a Senior Planner in Germany to lead contract and project programmes, produce monthly progress reports, and monitor planning performance across data centre projects. You will collaborate with the project team to optimize schedules and resources, driving improvements and risk mitigation.

The role demands 5+ years of experience, a third-level degree, and strong IT skills in Primavera P6, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Relevant third-level degree is required.
• 5+ years’ industry experience is required.
• Project planning and scheduling experience on Data Centre projects is required.
• Excellent IT skills – Primavera P6, Excel and PowerPoint are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract and project programmes, and produce ongoing monthly progress reports.
• Monitor progress trends, outputs, and resources across projects to enhance the planning department’s knowledge base.
• Complete all scheduling and reporting requirements for tenders and contracts, ensuring high standards.
• Collaborate with the project team on planning and schedule-related activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with project team, supply chain and stakeholders.
• Execute short- to medium-term planning reviews and provide forward-looking insight to mitigate risks.
• Challenge and explore alternative construction solutions to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Industry experience

Planning & scheduling

Data Centre projects

IT skills

Education

Third-level degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Due to continued expansion we require a Senior Plannerin Germany.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare contract and project programmes, and produce ongoing monthly progress reports
• Monitor progress trends, outputs, and resources across projects to enhance the planning department’s knowledge base
• Complete all scheduling and reporting requirements for tenders and contracts, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards
• Collaborate closely with the project team on planning and schedule-related activities
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the wider project team, supply chain, and other stakeholders
• Execute short- to medium-term planning reviews and provide impartial, forward-looking insight to mitigate project risks
• Challenge, critique, and explore alternative construction solutions to drive continuous improvement and achieve optimal outcomes on projects

Requirements

• Relevant third-level degree
• 5+ years’ industry experience
• Project planning and scheduling experience on Data Centre projects
• Excellent IT skills – proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint

As a permanent employee of John Paul Construction, you will benefit from:

• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Relocation allowance (where applicable)
• Company laptop and phone
• Pension
• Life insurance and income protection
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Access to lifestyle benefits such as the Bike to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Sports & Social Club, and more

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.