Senior Project Planner
Milan, Italy - EU Passport is essential
€70,000 – €75,000 per annum
A Senior Project Planner is required for a construction planning role based in Milan, Italy, offering a salary of €70,000 – €75,000
This position involves managing project schedules, monitoring progress and supporting the delivery of complex engineering and construction projects. The Senior Planner will take responsibility for programme accuracy, identifying potential delays and providing clear, practical solutions to keep projects on track.
The role would suit a Senior Planner who is confident using Primavera P6, understands project controls and communicates directly and effectively with project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.
Senior Project Planner Benefits:
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€70,000 – €75,000 annual salary.
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Involvement in complex engineering and construction projects.
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Responsibility for planning and programme management across a project or portfolio of projects.
Senior Project Planner Role:
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Develop, manage and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, covering pre-construction, construction and commissioning.
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Monitor programme performance, project milestones, productivity and progress against agreed schedules.
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Identify potential delays, analyse critical paths and provide practical recommendations to minimise disruption.
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Prepare progress reports, milestone forecasts and Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis.
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Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, clients and subcontractors to maintain accurate project programmes.
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Lead planning meetings, communicate programme risks and ensure stakeholders receive clear, concise updates.
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Support resource planning, cash flow forecasting and schedule performance analysis.
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Maintain accurate planning records, including delay analysis and supporting information for contractual claims.
Senior Project Planner Requirements:
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Minimum 3–5 years' experience in construction planning or project scheduling.
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Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and construction programme management.
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Experience in complex construction or engineering environments, ideally involving data centres, oil and gas, infrastructure or energy projects.
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Thorough understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), progress monitoring and project controls.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to produce accurate reports and analyse project performance.
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Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors and stakeholders.
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Clear, direct and concise communication skills, with the confidence to raise issues and recommend solutions.
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Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of planning activities and programme accuracy.
Please click apply if this is the role for you!