Strategic Project Planning Specialist

1 month ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Perfect Placement Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Sr. Planning Engineer


Location: Netherlands, Europe


Salary: €120,000 - €150,000 per annum (dependent on experience)


About the Company

Perfect Placement Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specializing in placing top talent in various industries across Europe.


Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Planning Engineer to join our client's team in the Netherlands. As a key member of the project management team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive project schedules, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conducting schedule risk assessments.


Key Responsibilities
  • Project Schedule Development: Create, maintain, and update detailed project schedules, covering all phases from design to commissioning.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with project management, engineering, and construction teams to define project milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Schedule Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough schedule risk assessments to identify potential delays, dependencies, and conflicts, proposing mitigation strategies to minimize impacts.
  • Analysis and Reporting: Perform schedule analysis, including earned value management (EVM), and provide regular updates and reports to project leadership.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum 6-10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably in large-scale industrial or petrochemical projects.
  • Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, with proven ability to create, manage, and analyze complex schedules.
  • Language Skills: Fluency in Afrikaans (both written and spoken).

Beneficial Requirements
  • Project Management Principles: Solid understanding of project management principles, including critical path analysis, EVM, and schedule risk management.
  • Analytical and Communication Skills: Excellent analytical skills with a meticulous approach to schedule accuracy and detail, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Please note that this job description serves as a guide only and may be subject to change based on business requirements.



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