Senior Construction Planner

Location: Wesseling, Germany (On-Site)
Contract: 12-Month Contract (Self-Employed Basis)
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Planner to join a major CapEx energy and chemicals construction project in Wesseling, Germany.
Working on-site alongside the existing project controls team, you will play a key role in managing and analysing construction schedules, contractor performance, and progress reporting across a complex, resource-loaded programme. This role requires strong hands-on experience in large-scale industrial construction planning and deep expertise in Primavera P6.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly project planning and progress reports
• Develop and maintain baseline schedules, S-curves, histograms, and critical path analysis
• Conduct detailed review of EPC contractor submissions relating to planning, scheduling, and progress measurement
• Validate monthly physical progress claims from contractors
• Monitor and analyse schedule performance, productivity, and resource deployment
• Identify variances between actual progress and approved schedules, recommending mitigation strategies
• Perform schedule risk analysis and earned value assessments
• Maintain large-scale, resource-loaded Primavera P6 schedules (thousands of activities)
• Interface with project managers, engineers, procurement, and subcontractors to secure accurate project data
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of project planning and reporting systems

Candidate Profile

• 10 years’ hands-on construction planning experience within large CapEx energy or chemicals projects
• Strong Primavera P6 expertise, including resource-loaded scheduling
• Experience with earned value management and productivity analysis
• Background working alongside EPC contractors during construction phase
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Confident communicator able to engage with multidisciplinary project teams
• Fluent in English (German is advantageous)

Contract Details

• Site-based in Wesseling, Germany
• 12-month contract
• Self-employed basis

If you are interested, please apply