Lead Planner

NES Fircroft; København; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support to Denmark

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a senior Lead Planner for a flagship hyperscale data centre project in Copenhagen. You will own the planning and scheduling function, reporting to the Regional Planning Manager and coordinating with project leaders, construction, engineering, and commercial teams.

This senior role requires 8–10+ years in complex construction planning, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and a proven ability to deliver programmes on time and within budget across a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, PM or related discipline.
• 8–10+ years' experience in project planning on large-scale construction or mission-critical projects.
• Proven Lead Planner/Senior Planner on major construction projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 is essential.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Power BI and planning tools advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling for a major hyperscale data centre project.
• Develop, manage, and maintain integrated project programmes from pre-construction to handover.
• Produce baselines, progress updates, recovery plans and look-ahead schedules.
• Monitor progress, identify critical path activities, delays and risks.
• Coordinate with project directors, construction, engineering, commercial teams and subcontractors.
• Provide detailed programme analysis, reporting, and performance updates to senior leadership and client stakeholders.
• Lead planning workshops and programme review meetings to ensure alignment across all project disciplines.
• Develop mitigation and recovery strategies to minimise programme impacts.
• Coordinate procurement, design, construction, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Analyse programme changes and assess impact of variations, delays and commercial events.
• Ensure planning processes and reporting comply with company standards and client requirements.
• Mentor and support junior planners, promoting best practice across the planning function.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, driving innovation in planning methodologies and project controls.

Skills

Lead Planner experience

Planning & Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Analytical reporting

Primavera P6 expert

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Education

Degree in Construction Management/Engineering/PM

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Lead Planner

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

About the Role

Our client is a leading specialist in the delivery of large-scale mission-critical infrastructure projects across Europe. Due to continued growth and the award of a major hyperscale data centre development in Copenhagen, Denmark, they are seeking an experienced Lead Planner to take ownership of the planning and scheduling function on a flagship project.

This is a senior position responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining the integrated project programme throughout the full project lifecycle. Working closely with project leadership, commercial teams, construction managers, engineering teams, and client representatives, you will ensure the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of a complex mission-critical project.

Reporting to the Regional Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving programme performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring project milestones are achieved safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all planning and scheduling activities for a major hyperscale data centre project.
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed integrated project programmes from pre-construction through commissioning and project completion.
• Produce baseline programmes, progress updates, recovery plans, and look-ahead schedules.
• Monitor project progress against programme, identifying critical path activities, delays, and potential risks.
• Work collaboratively with project directors, construction managers, engineering teams, commercial teams, and subcontractors to ensure programme objectives are achieved.
• Provide detailed programme analysis, reporting, and performance updates to senior leadership and client stakeholders.
• Lead planning workshops and programme review meetings to ensure alignment across all project disciplines.
• Develop mitigation and recovery strategies to minimise programme impacts and maximise project efficiency.
• Coordinate procurement, design, construction, commissioning, and handover activities within the integrated programme.
• Analyse programme changes and assess the impact of variations, delays, and commercial events.
• Ensure planning processes and reporting comply with company standards and client requirements.
• Mentor and support junior planners, promoting best practice across the planning function.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, driving innovation in planning methodologies and project controls.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 8–10+ years' experience in project planning within large-scale construction or mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience operating as a Lead Planner, Senior Planner, or Planning Manager on major construction projects.
• Strong background working for a main contractor delivering complex projects.
• Previous data centre experience is highly desirable, although candidates from pharmaceutical, semiconductor, energy, infrastructure, or major industrial construction backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 is essential.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Power BI, and planning/reporting software is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, project controls, and earned value management.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting programme information to senior leadership and clients.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, collaborative project environment.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation support available for candidates moving to Denmark.
• Opportunity to lead planning on a flagship hyperscale data centre project in Copenhagen.
• Long-term pipeline of mission-critical projects across Denmark, the Nordics, and wider Europe.
• Excellent career progression within a rapidly expanding organisation delivering some of Europe\'s most technically advanced construction projects.
• Collaborative, high-performing environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional development.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of one of the region\'s most significant data centre developments.