Project Planner (Primavera P6)

We are seeking an experienced Project Planner (Primavera P6) to manage project scheduling and programme controls for a large-scale data centre construction project in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with planning and reporting activities possible remotely and site meetings and progress reviews conducted in Amsterdam.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master project programme in Primavera P6, incorporating project scope, procurement schedules and contractor inputs.
• Establish work breakdown structures, activity sequences, milestones and critical paths aligned with project costs and reporting requirements.
• Agree on the project baseline with the project manager and client, maintaining strict schedule change control.
• Regularly update project progress by reviewing actual start and finish dates, remaining durations and contractor performance.
• Analyse critical and near-critical paths, monitor float erosion and forecast completion dates.
• Prepare schedule variance reports, progress updates and trend analyses for project directors and clients.
• Coordinate schedules for long-lead equipment, including generators, switchgear and chillers, alongside construction and commissioning activities.
• Develop short-term look-ahead schedules to support site teams and coordinate daily construction activities.
• Plan commissioning sequences, testing phases and integrated systems testing in collaboration with commissioning teams.
• Monitor completion and handover milestones to ensure alignment with customer delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction managers, commercial teams and contractors during site meetings, programme reviews and progress walkdowns.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling for large-scale construction projects.
• Experience in data centre construction or other fast-track, mission-critical facilities is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including resource loading, progress updates, baseline management and schedule reporting.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM), schedule risk analysis, delay analysis and time impact assessments.
• Experience managing EPC schedules and integrating programmes from multiple contractors.
• Ability to identify scheduling risks, forecast project completion dates and develop practical recovery plans.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and site teams.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Dutch language skills are advantageous.
• Willingness to attend site meetings, contractor reviews and site walkdowns in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, as required.