Job Title: Senior Planner
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany (Hybrid – 50% Home Office / 50% Site)
Contract Type: Freelance
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Potential Extension)
Start Date: Within the Next Four Weeks
Project: Power Plant
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support a major Power Plant project based in Baden-Württemberg. This is a freelance opportunity offering a six-month initial contract with strong potential for extension. The role operates on a hybrid model, with approximately 50% of time spent on site and 50% working remotely.
The successful candidate will bring extensive experience working on German projects and be fully fluent in German. This position requires immediate availability within the next four weeks.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
Integrate contractor schedules into a master programme
Monitor progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies
Conduct critical path analysis and delay impact assessments
Prepare progress reports and present findings to project stakeholders
Support change management processes and evaluate schedule impacts
Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, and project management teams
Ensure compliance with German regulatory and contractual standards
Essential Requirements
Fluent German speaker (written and spoken)
Proven experience working on German-based projects
EU passport holder or German resident (mandatory)
Advanced expertise in Primavera P6
Strong experience in large-scale industrial or power plant projects
Ability to work effectively both on-site and remotely
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Experience
Experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments
Knowledge of German construction regulations and reporting standards
Experience in delay analysis and claims support