Senior Planner – Projects (Norway)

CTS Group; Fyresdal; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and engineering company based in Norway is seeking an experienced Senior Planner. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, tracking progress, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered on time. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of experience in project planning, specifically in large-scale construction. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on project success.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in project planning.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling methodologies and construction workflows.
• Experience in large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Track progress, identify delays and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate across teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Using planning software to optimize timelines and resources.
• Preparing and presenting progress reports to stakeholders.
• Identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Planning software

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join our construction and engineering projects in Norway. You will develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules, coordinate with teams, track progress, identify risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. This is a key role where your planning skills directly contribute to project success.

What You’ll Do

You will create and maintain detailed project schedules, track progress, and report on delays or risks. You’ll coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timelines are realistic and achievable, identify scheduling risks, and propose mitigation strategies. You will also manage planning tools, prepare reports, and support decision‑making to keep projects on track.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules aligned with project objectives
• Tracking progress, identifying delays, risks, and corrective actions
• Coordinating across teams to ensure smooth execution
• Using planning software to optimize timelines and resources
• Preparing and presenting progress reports to stakeholders
• Identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies

Who We’re Looking For

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. You have 7–10 years of experience in project planning, preferably in large‑scale construction or infrastructure projects. You are analytical, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. You are confident communicating schedules and progress, and can influence teams to meet project objectives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 7–10 years of experience in project planning
• Strong knowledge of scheduling methodologies and construction workflows
• Expertise in planning software and MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Fluent in English

Why Join Us

You’ll play a key role in shaping the success of major construction projects. You will work closely with talented teams, face interesting planning challenges, and have the opportunity to make a real impact on project delivery.