Project Planner

Project Planner - Frankfurt, Germany
Salter Grange is recruiting an experienced Project Planner on behalf of our client, a European leader in construction solutions, delivering complex engineering and construction projects for some of the world's leading corporations across Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Data Centre Retrofits & Fit Outs, Fire Protection and Comms.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Planner to join a supportive, high-performing team on large-scale, mission-critical projects, with genuine scope to develop and reach your full potential.
Key Responsibilities of the Project Planner:
* Responsible for a project or portfolio of projects (regional/sectoral)
* Responsible for all aspects of planning, as defined by the Planning SOP
* Reporting to the Planning Department and to Business Unit/Project Management
* Developing and maintaining schedules for pre-construction, construction and commissioning
* Developing and maintaining progress databases, and progress reporting
* Milestone projections, and delay/float path analysis
* Earned Value Management systems
* Monitoring schedule performance and productivity, and auditing progress on site
* Attending schedule meetings, liaising with the client and subcontractors
* Preparation of tender schedules and histograms
* Leading planning meetings and supporting weekly workface planning systems
* Resource/cash loading of schedules
* Providing data for payment applications and completing contract review reports
* Responsible for the quality and accuracy of schedules and reports
* Flagging issues to relevant parties and advising on solutions
* Recording delay and disruption, and assisting in the preparation of claims and data for contractual disputes
* Travelling to projects as required, and training staff where needed
* Covering Senior Project Planner responsibilities when required
Essential Criteria for the Project Planner role:
* Background in a construction-related degree or trade
* 5+ years' experience in project planning on large construction projects
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent IT and software skills, including Oracle P6 and Excel
* Proven ability to work effectively in a team and within strict deadlines
* Knowledge of, and commitment to, health & safety
To apply for this Project Planner role, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Salter Grange