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Toptemp AS; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel arrangements provided

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Toptemp AS seeks a Planner for a major Northern Norway construction project. You will develop and maintain schedules, monitor progress, and coordinate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.

The role offers flexible schedules (weekly commuting or extended rotations), accommodation and travel arrangements, and a dynamic, international project environment.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or project controls in construction or related industries.
• Fluent English written and spoken.
• Experience with planning tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project is a plus.
• Flexible work schedules and willingness to weekly commute / long rotations.
• Education in engineering, construction management, or project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and update project schedules and milestones.
• Progress Monitoring: Track progress and identify delays or bottlenecks.
• Coordination: Align activities with project managers, engineers, supervisors, and stakeholders.
• Reporting: Prepare schedule updates and progress reports for clear visibility.
• Planning & Risk Support: Identify schedule risks and support forecasting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or project management education

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and coordinate with stakeholders for a major construction project in Northern Norway.

• 1-5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or project controls
• Experience with planning tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project is a plus
• Fluent English, both written and spoken
• Relevant education in engineering or project management is a plus
• Flexible work schedules (weekly commuting, 3 weeks on/1 week off, or 10 days on/4 days off)
• Accommodation and travel arrangements provided

Planner

Are you the planner behind our future digital infrastructure?

Our client is a fast-growing company specializing in the design and construction of large-scale critical infrastructure projects across the Nordics. We are now recruiting a Planner for a permanent position supporting one of their major construction projects. This is an opportunity to build valuable experience within a rapidly growing industry while contributing to the successful planning and delivery of complex projects.

Whether you are already based in Northern Norway or currently working elsewhere in Norway, this role offers flexibility. Candidates who do not wish to relocate can choose from several work schedules, including weekly commuting, 3 weeks on/1 week off, or 10 days on/4 days off. Accommodation and travel arrangements are provided according to the agreed work schedule. English is the working language on site, making this an excellent opportunity for professionals from a wide range of project environments.

About the Role

As a Planner, you will develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and help ensure that activities and milestones are completed on time. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, supervisors, and other stakeholders to provide clear visibility of project progress and identify potential delays or risks.

Experience from construction is an advantage, but we also welcome candidates from engineering, oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and other project-driven industries.

Key Responsibilities

Project Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and update project schedules and key milestones.

Progress Monitoring: Track actual progress against plans and identify delays, deviations, and bottlenecks.

Coordination: Work closely with project managers, engineers, supervisors, and other stakeholders to keep activities aligned.

Reporting: Prepare schedule updates and progress reports to provide clear visibility of project status.

Planning & Risk Support: Identify schedule risks and support forecasting and continuous improvement of project planning.

Required Skills and Experience

1-5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or project controls within construction, engineering, industrial, infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, or similar project environments

Understanding of project scheduling principles and construction workflows

Experience using planning tools

Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up on deadlines

Strong communication and coordination skills

Professional or fluent English, both written and spoken

It's a Plus if You Have

Experience from large-scale construction projects

Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar planning software

Relevant education within engineering, construction management, project management, or related disciplines

Experience supporting project controls, progress reporting, or forecasting activities

Familiarity with large-scale or multi-disciplinary project environments

Who We Are Looking For

You are structured, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage priorities and identify potential challenges before they affect project delivery.

You enjoy working across teams and are comfortable in a fast-paced international project environment.

What we offer

Long-term career opportunities within a growing company

The opportunity to work on large and technically advanced construction projects

Flexible work schedules for candidates based outside Narvik

A professional and multicultural project environment

The opportunity to contribute directly to project success and delivery