Project Planner

Clear.; Espoo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear. is seeking a Project Planner to develop, maintain and review master construction programmes for live data centre projects across Europe from design through to commissioning.

You will liaise with stakeholders, present progress, manage resources, track performance and support continuous improvement, while applying Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject and BIM tools to ensure on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking with ability to interpret schedules and data.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects, preferably data centre or high-tech.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and review master construction programmes for live projects.
• Prepare and present progress reviews and reports to senior management.
• Liaise with stakeholders to review progress, identify risks, and support problem-solving.
• Establish and manage schedule resource requirements across pre-construction, construction and commissioning.
• Create and maintain progress reporting tools to monitor goals and milestones.
• Provide performance updates and variance reports with corrective actions.
• Represent Planning in client and subcontractor meetings; communicate schedule status clearly.
• Support account management and business development through client relationships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Time management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

BIM tools

Job description

Salary and benefits package available upon application.

Responsibilities:

Our client is a leading European data centre delivery specialist, delivering complex projects across Europe from design through to construction and commissioning.

The Project Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and reviewing project schedules and planning procedures. This role requires strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, with a focus on proactive planning, risk management, and performance tracking to ensure successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain, and review detailed master construction programmes and project controls procedures for live projects.
• Prepare and present progress reviews and reports to senior management.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to review project progress, identify risks, and support proactive problem-solving.
• Establish and manage project schedule resource requirements across pre-construction, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Create and maintain progress reporting tools to monitor project goals and milestones.
• Provide performance updates and variance reports, identifying corrective actions where required.
• Represent the Planning function in client and subcontractor meetings, ensuring clear communication of schedule status and planning issues.
• Support account management and business development by building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and support colleagues across other projects as required.
• Ensure planning practices align with company standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ relevant construction industry experience, preferably within a main contracting environment.
• Experience working on large-scale projects, ideally within the data centre or high-tech industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, and planning processes.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject. Experience with BIM and digital construction tools is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with an understanding of programming techniques and typical production rates.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex planning information clearly.
• Ability to work to defined and often challenging timescales.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contractual and project management principles.