Project Planner | Client Side

DataX Connect; Narvik; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DataX Connect is seeking an experienced Project Planner to support a major Data Centre project in a remote location in Norway. This client-side role offers flexibility around rotation and a strong focus on delivering programmes from construction through commissioning.

You will develop and maintain detailed schedules, review contractor programmes, and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders. Experience in Data Centre or mission-critical environments and strong Primavera P6 skills are

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner/Project Planner on major construction projects.
• Data Centre or Mission Critical experience highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction planning and programme controls.
• Experience reviewing contractor programmes and managing programme performance.
• Experience across MEP construction and commissioning.
• Strong Primavera P6 or similar planning software experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management on the client side.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and programme management from construction through commissioning.
• Develop, maintain and monitor detailed project programmes.
• Review and manage contractor programmes to align with project objectives.
• Monitor progress against baselines and identify delays, risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants and internal project teams.
• Provide programme analysis, reporting and updates to senior stakeholders.
• Support the development of recovery programmes and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to planning activities across the wider regional project portfolio.

Skills

Planner

Client-side experience

Stakeholder management

MEP knowledge

Data Centre experience

Primavera P6

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

I’m currently working with a leading Mission Critical / Data Centre specialist who are looking to appoint an experienced Project Planner to support the delivery of a major Data Centre project in a remote location in Norway.

This is a client-side position with a regional remit, offering excellent flexibility around rotation and a very competitive overall package. The role would suit an experienced Planner who wants to work on a major project while having genuine flexibility around their working pattern.

The Role

As Project Planner, you will:

• Support the planning and programme management of a major Data Centre project from construction through to commissioning
• Develop, maintain and monitor detailed project programmes
• Review and manage contractor programmes, ensuring alignment with project objectives
• Monitor progress against baseline programmes and identify delays, risks and opportunities
• Work closely with contractors, consultants and internal project teams
• Provide programme analysis, reporting and updates to senior project stakeholders
• Support the development of recovery programmes and mitigation strategies
• Contribute to planning activities across the wider regional project portfolio

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience as a Planner / Project Planner on major construction projects
• Data Centre or Mission Critical experience highly desirable
• Strong understanding of construction planning and programme controls
• Experience reviewing contractor programmes and managing programme performance
• Ideally, experience across MEP construction and commissioning
• Strong Primavera P6 or similar planning software experience
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate confidently on the client side

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Mission Critical organisation and work client-side on a major Data Centre project in Norway.

Position: Project Planner

Type: Client Side

Rotation: Very flexible

If you’re an experienced Planner with Data Centre or major MEP experience and are open to working on a remote Norwegian project with a flexible rotation, I’d be keen to have a confidential conversation.