Strategic Project Planner - Hybrid (Energy & Infra)

Independent Recruiters; Arnhem; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Recruiters is seeking a Strategic Project Planner for a temporary role in Arnhem with hybrid work options. The position focuses on integrating project schedules across a portfolio, evaluating contractor programs, and supporting strategic decision-making through mitigations and enhanced reporting tools.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in high-scale project planning, strong Oracle Primavera P6, Excel, and Power BI skills, and reside in the Netherlands. Travel willingness is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in project scheduling/planning in large-scale energy/infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Excel, and Power BI.
• Experience with contract strategies, claims, and multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and integrate project schedules across the portfolio for alignment and oversight.
• Assess contractor programs, schedule deviations, and impacts against contract requirements.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies for executive decision-making.
• Support claim management by preparing and substantiating defense dossiers.
• Drive scheduling excellence by improving methodologies, reporting tools, and maturity models.

Skills

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics/Engineering/PM

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Independent Recruiters is seeking a Strategic Project Planner for a temporary role in Arnhem with hybrid work options. The position focuses on integrating project schedules across a portfolio, evaluating contractor programs, and supporting strategic decision-making through mitigations and enhanced reporting tools.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in high-scale project planning, strong Oracle Primavera P6, Excel, and Power BI skills, and reside in the Netherlands. Travel willingness is required.