Data Centre Project Planner: Master Schedules & Controls

V7 Recruitment Ltd; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Accommodation allowance

Weekly allowance

Travel expenses covered

Multiple shift patterns

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

V7 Recruitment Ltd in Helsinki, Finland, is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join a data centre construction team. You will develop, maintain and review master construction programmes from pre-construction through to commissioning and delivery.

Responsibilities include producing project controls procedures, progress reviews and reports for senior stakeholders; monitoring progress; identifying risks and variances; and supporting problem solving while coordinating resources and ensuring

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience within construction planning or project controls.
• Experience working on large-scale construction projects, ideally within data centres, mission‑critical or high‑tech industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and planning processes.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject.
• Experience with BIM or digital construction tools would be highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an understanding of programming techniques and production rates.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and reviewing detailed master construction programmes.
• Producing project controls procedures, progress reviews and reports for senior stakeholders.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, delays and programme variances.
• Supporting proactive problem-solving and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Managing programme resource requirements across pre-construction, construction and commissioning phases.
• Creating and maintaining progress reporting tools to track key milestones and project objectives.
• Providing regular performance updates and variance analysis.
• Representing the Planning function in client and subcontractor meetings.
• Working closely with project teams and key stakeholders to ensure clear communication around programme status.
• Supporting the development of long-term client relationships and contributing to wider business growth.
• Taking ownership of assigned projects while supporting colleagues across the wider planning team.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of best-practice planning processes.

Skills

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

BIM

Analytical thinking

Programming concepts

Production rate analysis

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Job description

V7 Recruitment Ltd in Helsinki, Finland, is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join a data centre construction team. You will develop, maintain and review master construction programmes from pre-construction through to commissioning and delivery.

Responsibilities include producing project controls procedures, progress reviews and reports for senior stakeholders; monitoring progress; identifying risks and variances; and supporting problem solving while coordinating resources and ensuring