Senior Planner
Pubblicato il 04-08-2026 - Optimus Search in Milano
Senior Project Planner – Data Centre (Commissioning)
Location: Milan, Italy
Contract: Freelance
Duration: 6 Months
Start: ASAP
Overview
We are supporting a leading data centre client delivering a major hyperscale data centre project in Milan and are looking for an experienced Senior Project Planner to join the team.
The project is entering the commissioning phase following the appointment of a new General Contractor. As a result, the client is strengthening its internal planning team to support programme recovery and successful project delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity to work client-side on a live data centre project, supporting commissioning activities and working closely with the contractor to drive programme performance through to completion.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain and update Primavera P6 project programmes
Support planning activities throughout the commissioning phase
Monitor project progress and provide accurate programme updates
Work closely with the General Contractor to ensure programme alignment
Identify schedule risks and support recovery planning
Produce planning reports and critical path analysis
Coordinate with construction, commissioning and project management teams
Ensure programme accuracy through to project completion
Requirements
8–10+ years' Project Planning experience
Advanced Primavera P6 experience
Previous Data Centre project experience (minimum 2–3 years)
Previous commissioning planning experience within data centres
Experience supporting live construction and commissioning projects
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Fluent English
If interested please apply or email