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