European Data Centre Planner – Long-Term Contract

Optimus Search; Oslo; On-site; NOK 767,000 - 1,096,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus Search is seeking experienced Data Centre Planners for long-term contract assignments across Europe. The role involves developing and maintaining integrated project programmes from design to handover, identifying critical paths, and coordinating with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and subcontractors on-site across major European locations.

Ideal candidates will have proven data centre or mission-critical construction planning experience, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning data centre, mission-critical, or large-scale MEP construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and critical path methodology.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Power BI, BIM, or 4D planning tools.
• Experience with Tier 1 contractors, specialist MEP contractors, or EPC organisations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project programmes from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Monitor project progress, identify critical path activities, and implement programme recovery strategies where required.
• Produce short-term and long-term look-ahead programmes, progress reports, and client updates.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Commercial Teams, and subcontractors to ensure programme milestones are achieved.
• Support commissioning schedules, systems integration, and phased handover activities.
• Assess programme risks, delays, and change impacts, providing practical mitigation strategies.
• Support extension of time (EOT) assessments, programme revisions, and forensic planning where required.
• Attend project planning meetings and provide accurate schedule analysis throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Data centre planning

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Effective communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

BIM

4D planning tools

Job description

Optimus Search is seeking experienced Data Centre Planners for long-term contract assignments across Europe. The role involves developing and maintaining integrated project programmes from design to handover, identifying critical paths, and coordinating with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and subcontractors on-site across major European locations.

Ideal candidates will have proven data centre or mission-critical construction planning experience, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and