Project Planning Manager

Enersense International Oyj; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a Planning Manager to support a data centre project in Helsinki, Finland. The role involves managing construction schedules, monitoring projects, and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management and over 6 years of experience in construction planning, preferably with large-scale projects. A valid working permit or EU citizenship is required. This is a permanent position with immediate availability.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in construction planning, ideally with a main contractor.
• Background in large-scale projects; data centre or high-tech sector experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and planning practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed construction schedules and planning procedures.
• Monitor progress and present regular updates to senior management.
• Work closely with stakeholders to track performance and drive solutions.

Skills

Construction planning

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Enersense Engineering is looking for a Planning Manager to support our client’s data centre project in Helsinki, Finland. This is a permanent position with an immediate start available.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed construction schedules and planning procedures across active projects
• Monitor progress and present regular updates to senior management
• Work closely with stakeholders to track performance, identify risks, and drive solutions
• Plan and coordinate scheduling resources across all project phases (pre-construction to commissioning)
• Maintain reporting tools to track milestones, progress, and overall project performance
• Analyse schedule deviations and propose corrective actions where needed
• Represent the planning function in client and subcontractor meetings
• Support client relationship management and contribute to new business opportunities
• Take ownership of assigned projects while supporting wider team activities when required
• Ensure planning standards are followed and contribute to process improvements

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar
• 6+ years’ experience in construction planning, ideally with a main contractor
• Background in large-scale projects; data centre or high-tech sector experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and planning practices
• Experience with Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject; BIM knowledge is beneficial
• Analytical mindset with solid problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery principles
• Self-driven, proactive, and a collaborative team player

Due to GDPR regulations, applications will only be accepted through our official application system.

Please note that due to the client’s urgent need, only applicants with a valid working permit / EU citizenship can be considered.

We manage this recruitment process internally and therefore do not require support from external recruitment agencies.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Terhi Uusimäki, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, [phone], [e-mail]

About us:

We are Enersense’s Expert Services team. We deliver qualified and compliant workforce solutions for our clients' demanding technical and engineering projects locally and internationally. Our recruitment team’s experts have for a long time been contributing to the success of our customers and Enersense. We have helped our clients to employ over 3000 specialists in various projects across 40 countries globally.