Planning Manager

Blue Fox; Amsterdam; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Blue Fox, a leading contractor delivering data centre projects, is seeking an experienced Planning Manager based in Amsterdam. You will lead a team of 4 Project Planners across multiple large-scale data centre developments and own the planning function from design through delivery.

You will drive detailed programmes, CPM scheduling, and risk management, collaborating with Project Directors, Construction Managers and commercial teams to ensure milestones are met and value delivered.

Competenze

• Senior Planner/Lead Planner/Planning Manager experience.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects, ideally data centres or mission-critical.
• Experience mentoring planning teams.
• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency.
• Strong knowledge of sequencing, CPM and risk management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience in the Netherlands or European market advantageous.

Mansioni

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of 4 planners across multiple data centre projects.
• Oversee the development, implementation and management of detailed construction programmes.
• Ensure consistency in planning standards, reporting and project controls across all projects.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Construction Managers and commercial teams to monitor progress and identify programme risks.
• Manage critical path analysis, programme updates, resource planning and recovery schedules.
• Provide senior management with accurate progress reports, programme forecasts and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure alignment with key milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and project delivery performance.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Strumenti

Primavera P6

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join a leading general contractor delivering major data centre projects across the Netherlands. This contractor delivers turnkey Data Center solutions globally.

Based in Amsterdam, you will take responsibility for the planning and scheduling function across multiple large-scale data centre developments, leading a team of 4 Project Planners.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to step into a strategic leadership position, overseeing complex construction programmes and playing a key role in the successful delivery of mission-critical infrastructure.

This opportunity would suit a Lead Planner looking to make their next career step.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of 4 planners across multiple data centre projects.
• Oversee the development, implementation and management of detailed construction programmes.
• Ensure consistency in planning standards, reporting and project controls across all projects.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Construction Managers and commercial teams to monitor progress and identify programme risks.
• Manage critical path analysis, programme updates, resource planning and recovery schedules.
• Provide senior management with accurate progress reports, programme forecasts and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure alignment with key milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and project delivery performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Planner, Lead Planner or Planning Manager position.
• Strong background in large-scale construction projects, ideally within the data centre or mission-critical sector.
• Experience managing or mentoring planning teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, critical path methodology and programme risk management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience working on projects in the Netherlands or wider European construction market would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Leadership: Take ownership of a planning function and manage an established team of 4 planners.
• Major Projects: Oversee multiple high-value data centre developments across the Netherlands.
• Strategic Influence: Work directly with senior project leadership and influence programme delivery.
• Career Progression: Opportunity to develop your career within the rapidly expanding European data centre sector.
• Long-Term Pipeline: Join a business operating in one of Europe's most active mission-critical construction markets.