Construction Planner

Construction Planner
Setúbal
Setúbal, Setubal, Portugal

Job Title: CSA Planner – Hyperscale Data Centre Project (Portugal)

Location: Portugal

Discipline: Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA)

Experience Level: 5+ Years

Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical

Employer: General Contractor

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced CSA Planner to join our team as part of a General Contractor delivering a
- scale hyperscale data centre project in Portugal. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing detailed construction schedules for all Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) elements, ensuring alignment with overall project delivery targets and milestones.

You will play a central role in integrating the CSA programme with MEP, commissioning, and
- side schedules, ensuring timely and efficient execution across all phases of construction within a
- critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed CSA construction schedules using Primavera P6 (or equivalent).
• Integrate the CSA programme with MEP, commissioning, and overall project schedules.
• Monitor progress
  - site, analyse variances, and implement corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
• Support preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports, including schedule updates,
  - aheads, and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and subcontractors to ensure accurate planning data and dependencies.
• Evaluate construction methodologies and sequencing to optimise efficiency and mitigate schedule risk.
• Participate in risk and change management reviews, assessing the impact of variations or delays.
• Support the project controls and reporting functions in line with company and client procedures.
• Contribute to the development of planning best practices within the organisation and the project team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, with at least 3 years in data centres or
  - critical environments.
• Proven experience working for a General Contractor on large-scale construction projects (hyperscale data centre experience preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory);
  
  MS Project experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of CSA construction techniques, sequencing, and interfaces with MEP systems.
• Experience managing integrated programmes across design, procurement, and construction phases.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Right to work in the EU or eligibility for work authorization in Portugal.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on one of Europe’s largest hyperscale data centre projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Dynamic, multicultural project team environment.
• Long-term career development opportunities with a leading General Contractor in the
  - critical sector.