Planning Manager

Gold Group Limited; Finland; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to oversee project planning for a significant data centre development in Finland. This role involves leading the planning function, collaborating with various stakeholders, and optimizing construction schedules. Candidates should possess extensive data centre experience and a strong background in main contracting. The position offers competitive pay, flights, accommodations, and an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary / day rate

Flights & Accommodation Provided

Extensive benefits package

Leadership opportunity on significant projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in hyperscale or large-scale mission-critical environments.
• Strong background in main contracting, with a proven track record.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning for a major data centre development.
• Develop, maintain, and optimise detailed construction schedules.
• Analyse progress and provide mitigation strategies.

Skills

Data centre experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Collaborative work

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Sector: Planning and Project Controls, Construction, Planning and Project Controls, Planning
Type: Permanent

Contact: Matt Lilburn
Job Published: 1 day ago

Title: Planning Manager
Location: Finland
Salary: Permanent or Contract | Flights & Accommodation Provided

A leading international consultancy is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join their team on a flagship hyperscale data centre project based in Finland. This is a key appointment offering the chance to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a high‑profile data centre programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project planning function for a major hyperscale data centre development.
• Work closely with the end client, main contractors, and internal project teams to ensure robust planning and scheduling across all project stages.
• Develop, maintain, and optimise detailed construction schedules in alignment with project objectives.
• Analyse progress, identify potential risks or delays, and provide mitigation strategies.
• Prepare high‑quality reports, dashboards, and programme updates for senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning processes and project controls systems.

Experience & Requirements

• Extensive data centre experience—ideally hyperscale or large‑scale mission‑critical environments.
• Strong background in main contracting, with a track record of delivering complex construction projects.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard planning software (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, international project environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary / day rate
• Flights & Accommodation Provided
• Extensive benefits package
• Opportunity to lead planning on one of Europe’s most significant data centre developments.
• Join a respected global consultancy with a strong pipeline of major projects.

If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 72422.