Senior Planner, Malmö

Winthrop Technologies is Europe's only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and review detailed master construction programmes and project controls procedures for live projects.
• Prepare and present progress reviews and reports to senior management.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to review project progress, identify risks, and support proactive problem-solving.
• Establish and manage project schedule resource requirements across pre-construction, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Create and maintain progress reporting tools to track project goals and milestones.
• Provide performance updates and variance reports, identifying corrective actions as required.
• Represent the Planning function in client and subcontractor meetings, ensuring clear communication of schedule status and planning issues.
• Support account management and business development through strong client relationship management.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and support colleagues on other projects when required.
• Ensure planning practices align with company standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Issue internal weekly progress reports summarising supervisors' updates, including percentage complete by WBS codes, risks under Winthrop's control (e.g., late deliveries), and any concerns.
• Issue external weekly progress reports to the Project Manager detailing unavailable areas, delays, design shortages, third-party hold-ups, and percentage complete.
• Schedule material deliveries in line with the project programme and track all deliveries.
• Maintain a weekly photographic project diary.
• Carry out all other duties required to successfully deliver the electrical package.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years' relevant experience in the construction industry, ideally within a main contracting environment.
• Experience working on large-scale projects — preferably in data centres or high-tech industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and planning processes.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject; experience with BIM and digital construction tools is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with understanding of programming techniques and typical production rates.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex planning information clearly.
• Ability to work to tight and sometimes challenging deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contractual and project management principles.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on Europe's largest and most advanced data centre projects.
• Career growth and professional development in a fast-expanding sector.
• Competitive salary package.
• Supportive, dynamic, and collaborative team culture.

Winthrop Technologies Ltd are an equal opportunities employer