Project Planner Belgium

Charleroi - Belgium

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Fohntech Group are looking for a Project Planner to join their team in Belgium.

The Project Planner will support the delivery of large-scale hyperscale data centre campuses by developing maintaining and controlling fully integrated project programmes. The role focuses on schedule certainty repeatable planning logic interface management and proactive risk mitigation within fast-track high-capacity mission-critical environments.

The Project Planner will work closely with construction design procurement commissioning and client teams to ensure programme alignment with hyperscale delivery models governance requirements and phased handover strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Development & Control

Develop and maintain detailed logic-linked project schedules from early works through commissioning and handover.
Establish baseline programmes aligned with contract requirements and hyperscale client milestones.
Produce regular programme updates progress assessments and forecast reports.
Perform critical path near-critical path and schedule impact analysis.

Hyperscale Delivery Planning

Develop planning strategies aligned with hyperscale data centre delivery models (building-by-building phased or campus-wide).
Integrate design procurement construction and commissioning activities into a single coordinated programme.
Support high-density repeatable build sequencing across multiple identical or near-identical facilities.
Plan around long-lead and high-risk equipment (HV plant generators UPS switchgear).

Interface & Stakeholder Coordination

Work closely with construction managers package managers and discipline leads to validate sequencing and durations.
Coordinate interfaces between CSA MEP ICT commissioning and client operational teams.
Support alignment between contractor programmes and client master schedules.
Facilitate programme workshops and look-ahead planning sessions.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Capture progress from site teams and verify against actual site conditions.
Identify delays constraints and productivity risks early and support mitigation planning.
Produce clear programme narratives dashboards and schedule performance reports for senior leadership and clients.
Support earned value and performance measurement where required.

Change Risk & Recovery Planning

Support assessment of change events variations and programme impacts.
Develop mitigation and recovery programmes to address delays or scope changes.
Maintain planning risk registers and support scenario and what-if analysis.
Ensure change is reflected accurately within governed programme baselines.

Commissioning & Handover Planning

Support development of commissioning IST and energisation schedules.
Integrate testing and commissioning logic into construction programmes.
Support phased handover strategies aligned with hyperscale operational requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of construction sequencing for hyperscale or mission-critical projects.
Ability to manage complex multi-interface programmes under aggressive timelines.
Confident working within strict client governance and reporting environments.
Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail.
Clear communicator able to engage site teams and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering Construction Management or related discipline.
48 years experience as a Project Planner on hyperscale data centres or large-scale mission-critical projects.
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 (essential).
Experience working with hyperscale clients Tier 1 contractors or major consultancies.
Understanding of fast-track delivery phased handovers and commissioning-led programmes.
Experience in Belgium or European data centre markets desirable.

Personal Attributes

Highly organised with a structured and methodical approach to planning.
Calm and solutions-focused under programme and stakeholder pressure.
Confident challenging assumptions while maintaining collaborative relationships.
Strong ownership mindset with a commitment to programme accuracy and delivery certainty.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this role please apply directly or email your CV to

Fohntech Group are looking for a Project Planner to join their team in Belgium.The Project Planner will support the delivery of large-scale hyperscale data centre campuses by developing maintaining and controlling fully integrated project programmes. The role focuses on schedule certainty repeatable...