Posted on:
October 20, 2025
The Highlights:
The Role:
Elusav are recruiting a Senior Planner for one of Europe's largest Contractors for a Data Centre Construction Project in Dusseldorf, Germany.
The Senior planner will be responsible for Developing and maintaining schedules for pre-construction / construction / commissioning utilizing Planning software.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for a project or portfolio of projects (regional / sectoral).
 - Responsible for all aspects of planning, as defined by the Planning SOP.
 - Reporting to Planning Department.
 - Reporting to Business Unit / Project Management.
 - Developing and maintaining schedules for pre-construction / construction / commissioning.
 - Developing and maintaining progress databases.
 - Progress reporting.
 - Milestone projections, delay / float path analysis.
 - Earned Value Management systems.
 - Monitoring schedule performance and productivity.
 - Auditing progress on site.
 - Attending schedule meetings, liaising with client and subcontractors.
 - Preparation of tender schedules.
 - Preparation of histograms.
 - Leading planning meetings.
 - Supporting weekly workface planning systems.
 - Resource / cash loading of schedules.
 - Providing data for payment applications.
 - Completing contract review reports.
 - Responsibility for quality and accuracy of schedules and reports.
 - Making relevant parties aware of issues and advising on solutions.
 - Recording delay and disruption.
 - Assisting in the preparation of claims and providing data for contractual disputes.
 - Travelling to projects in order to carry out the above, if required.
 - Managing, training, coaching, supporting, developing, leading staff, if required.
 - Covering Planning Manager responsibilities when required.
 - Covering Project Planner responsibilities when required.
 - All other duties associated with role.
 
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years' experience working in planning on large-scale construction projects.
 - Be proficient using Primavera P6, Earned Value Management, Excel.
 - Clear understanding of construction methodologies and sequence.
 - Able to produce programme to plan and monitor the works from necessary information (drawings/model/SOW etc.).
 - Capable of managing the planning of large-scale projects with minimum supervision.
 
If you would like to learn more about the vacancy, apply now, or contact Aaron Gallagher on Aaron@elusav.com or +353 61541446.
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