Project Planner – Data Centre Construction
Austria
€80,000 + Comprehensive Expatriate Package (flights, accommodation, 10/4 rotation, living allowances)
A leading specialist data centre contractor is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join the delivery team on a major hyperscale data centre project in Austria.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of Europe's most significant mission‑critical developments while benefiting from a highly attractive expatriate package and long‑term career prospects within a rapidly growing sector.
The Opportunity
As Project Planner, you will play a critical role in the successful delivery of a large‑scale data centre project, supporting project teams with programme development, progress monitoring, reporting, and schedule management throughout the construction lifecycle.
Working closely with project management, engineering, commercial, and site teams, you will help ensure project milestones are achieved and programme risks are effectively managed.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and update detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6.
Monitor project progress and analyse performance against baseline schedules.
Identify programme risks, delays, and critical path activities.
Prepare weekly and monthly planning reports for project leadership.
Support recovery planning and mitigation strategies where required.
Coordinate programme information across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
Participate in project meetings and progress reviews.
Assist with change management and programme impact assessments.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Project Planner within construction, engineering, or mission‑critical projects.
Previous experience on data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, semiconductor, or large‑scale MEP projects is highly desirable.
Strong Primavera P6 capability.
Excellent understanding of project controls, planning principles, and critical path methodology.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced project environment.
Package
€80,000 annual salary.
€500 per month NET living allowance.
Accommodation provided.
Flights provided.
10 days on / 4 days off rotation.
Opportunity to work on a flagship hyperscale data centre project.
Long‑term career progression with a specialist contractor operating across Europe.
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