Offshore • WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions • Worldwiders
Company: WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions Location: Wesseling, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany Job type: Contract Salary: Competitive GBP / YEAR Posted: 2026-02-24 Senior Construction Planner Location: Wesseling, Germany (On-Site) Contract: 12-Month Contract (Self-Employed Basis) Start Date: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Planner to join a major CapEx energy and chemicals construction project in Wesseling, Germany. Working on-site alongside the existing project controls team, you will play a key role in managing and analysing construction schedules, contractor performance, and progress reporting across a complex, resource-loaded programme. This role requires strong hands-on experience in large-scale industrial construction planning and deep expertise in Primavera P6. Key Responsibilities Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly project planning and progress reports Develop and maintain baseline schedules, S-curves, histograms, and critical path analysis Conduct detailed review of EPC contractor submissions relating to planning, scheduling, and progress measurement Validate monthly physical progress claims from contractors Monitor and analyse schedule performance, productivity, and resource deployment Identify variances between actual progress and approved schedules, recommending mitigation strategies Perform schedule risk analysis and earned value assessments Maintain large-scale, resource-loaded Primavera P6 schedules (thousands of activities) Interface with project managers, engineers, procurement, and subcontractors to secure accurate project data Contribute to the development and maintenance of project planning and reporting systems Candidate Profile 10+ years’ hands-on construction planning experience within large CapEx energy or chemicals projects Strong Primavera P6 expertise, including resource-loaded scheduling Experience with earned value management and productivity analysis Background working alongside EPC contractors during construction phase Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and propose mitigation strategies Confident communicator able to engage with multidisciplinary project teams Fluent in English (German is advantageous) Contract Details Site-based in Wesseling, Germany 12-month contract Self-employed basis If you are interested, please apply