Senior Construction Planner - Expat Opportunity - Based in Zurich Switzerland

Elusav Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Senior planner with one of the most reputable and largest Engineering contractors in Europe to join a Data Center project in Zurich. Visa/Permits can be provided for UK citizens with relocation support & flights provided.

The Senior planner will join a Data Center project, and will be responsible for Developing and maintaining schedules for pre-construction / construction / commissioning utilizing Planning softwares.

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 / com-missioning.
• 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.
• Managing, training, coaching, supporting, developing, leading staff, if required.
• Covering Planning Manager responsibilities when required.
• Covering Project Planner responsibilities when required.

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.
• Be highly motivated, a self-starter & able to work well in a team on or your own.
• Clear communicator.
• Ability to work well within strict deadlines.

Contact:

If you would like to learn more about the vacancy, apply now, or contact Aaron Gallagher on Aaron@elusav.com or +35361541446.