Planning Engineer

Accenture Nordics; Oslo; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Soben, part of Accenture, is seeking a Planning Engineer to deliver robust planning and scheduling across the full project lifecycle in Norway’s infrastructure, energy and data centre sectors. You will act as a subject matter expert in project planning and collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to keep programmes realistic and aligned with objectives.

In this role you will develop detailed schedules, manage earned value systems, perform schedule risk analyses and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer in construction, infrastructure, energy, or related sectors.
• Strong experience in Norway or the Nordic region.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (resource loading and cost tracking).
• Solid understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts or similar frameworks.
• Experience in project controls teams across client, contractor, or consultancy environments.
• Strong knowledge of project planning methodologies, scheduling techniques, and earned value principles.
• Ability to analyse complex project data and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience in managing schedules within matrix project teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related tools.
• Degree in construction management or related discipline.
• On-site construction experience is beneficial; Norwegian language skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project planning and scheduling activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed, logic-driven project schedules aligned to scope, cost, and quality objectives.
• Apply a structured, top-down approach to programme development, ensuring alignment with project strategy, milestones, and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Track and update project schedules with actual progress and forecast future performance.
• Produce clear and accurate reporting, including schedule analysis narratives, critical path identification, and performance insights.
• Develop and manage earned value management (EVM) systems to assess performance against plan.
• Undertake schedule risk analysis to identify potential delays and establish contingency plans.
• Ensure robust change management processes are implemented, maintaining clear audit trails of programme changes.
• Support project controls integration, working across cost, risk, and planning functions.
• Provide expert advice to project teams, helping to drive informed decision-making.
• Mentor and support junior planning professionals within the team.
• Ensure compliance with Soben and Accenture standards, as well as Norwegian regulatory and project requirements.

Skills

Primavera P6

NEC contracts

Earned Value

Project controls

Excel

English fluency

Education

Degree in construction management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grow Your Career with Soben (Part of Accenture)

At Soben, part of Accenture, we believe our greatest strength is our people. As part of Accenture’s global Infrastructure & Capital Projects practice, we combine specialist construction expertise with advanced digital capabilities to deliver complex capital programmes with certainty and precision.

Following our integration into Accenture in 2025, we are entering an exciting phase of growth across the Nordic region, particularly in Norway’s rapidly expanding data centre, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

Your growth is central to our success. We encourage you to take ownership of your development, embrace new challenges, and play a key role in shaping the future of construction in the region.

As a Planning Engineer at Soben, part of Accenture, you will be responsible for delivering robust planning and scheduling capabilities across the full project lifecycle.

You will act as a subject matter expert in project planning, working closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure programmes are realistic, controlled, and aligned with project objectives.

This role will support major projects across Norway’s infrastructure, energy, and data centre markets, ensuring best-in-class planning standards are applied throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project planning and scheduling activities across the full project lifecycle
• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed, logic-driven project schedules aligned to scope, cost, and quality objectives
• Apply a structured, top-down approach to programme development, ensuring alignment with project strategy, milestones, and delivery requirements
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Track and update project schedules with actual progress and forecast future performance
• Produce clear and accurate reporting, including schedule analysis narratives, critical path identification, and performance insights
• Develop and manage earned value management (EVM) systems to assess performance against plan
• Undertake schedule risk analysis to identify potential delays and establish contingency plans
• Ensure robust change management processes are implemented, maintaining clear audit trails of programme changes
• Support project controls integration, working across cost, risk, and planning functions
• Provide expert advice to project teams, helping to drive informed decision-making
• Mentor and support junior planning professionals within the team
• Ensure compliance with Soben and Accenture standards, as well as Norwegian regulatory and project requirements

Working at Soben (Part of Accenture)

• Opportunity to work on high-profile programmes across Norway and the Nordics
• Access to Accenture’s global expertise, digital tools, and innovation capabilities
• A collaborative, high-performance culture focused on excellence and delivery certainty
• Strong opportunities for career progression within a growing international platform

Grow with Us

We are a dynamic, ambitious business where your contribution is visible and valued. You will have the opportunity to:

• Take on meaningful responsibility early
• Work on some of the most exciting projects in the region
• Accelerate your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment

About You

• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer within construction, infrastructure, energy, or related sectors
• Strong experience working on projects in Norway or the Nordic region is highly desirable
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (including resource loading and cost tracking)
• Solid understanding of planning requirements within NEC3 / NEC4 contracts or similar frameworks
• Experience working within project controls teams across client, contractor, or consultancy environments
• Strong knowledge of project planning methodologies, scheduling techniques, and earned value principles
• Ability to analyse complex project data and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders
• Experience in managing schedules within matrix project teams
• Confident in challenging assumptions and driving accountability through project progress reviews
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• On-site construction experience is beneficial but not essential
• Fluency in English; Norwegian language skills are advantageous