Project Planner

Thor; Seinäjoki; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thor is seeking a Project Planner to strengthen the project delivery team in Finland. You will own programme planning across multiple live projects, collaborating with project managers, site teams and commercial staff to ensure realistic planning, accurate tracking and on-schedule delivery.

You will develop detailed programmes, monitor progress, prepare look-ahead schedules, assess design change impacts, and support planning for resources, procurement and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years planning experience in construction or project-driven environments.
• Exposure to commercial or industrial projects.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Understanding of critical path methodology, progress measurement and earned value.
• Strong Excel skills and reporting abilities.
• Excellent communication with site and office teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes and master schedules.
• Monitor progress against baseline and report on variances, delays and risks.
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and recovery plans.
• Assess and document impact of design changes, variations and delays.
• Support resource, procurement and subcontractor planning.
• Produce regular progress reports for project managers and senior management.
• Liaise with site teams, consultants and subcontractors to keep programmes accurate.
• Contribute to tender planning and programme submissions where required.

Skills

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Critical path

Earned value

Progress reporting

Communication

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant diploma or degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Our client is a well-established, growing contracting business with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects on time and within budget. They are known for a hands-on, collaborative culture and for investing in their people. They are looking for a Project Planner to strengthen their project delivery team.

The role

You will take ownership of programme planning across multiple live projects. You will work closely

with project managers, site teams and commercial staff to make sure projects are planned realistically, tracked accurately and delivered on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes and master schedules
• Monitor progress against baseline and report on variances, delays and risks
• Prepare look-ahead schedules and recovery plans
• Assess and document the impact of design changes, variations and delays
• Support resource, procurement and subcontractor planning
• Produce regular progress reports for project managers and senior management
• Liaise with site teams, consultants and subcontractors to keep programmes accurate and aligned
• Contribute to tender planning and programme submissions where required

Requirements

• Relevant diploma or degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years’ planning experience in construction or a similar project-driven environment
• Exposure to commercial or industrial projects
• Strong working knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera P6
• Solid understanding of critical path methodology, progress measurement and earned value
• Strong Excel skills and confident reporting abilities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with both site and head office teams
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport