Senior Planner
Pubblicato il 09-08-2026 - Optimus Search in Milano
Senior Planner – Pharmaceutical Construction
Location: Milan, Italy
Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Duration: 24 Months
Overview
We are working with a leading engineering contractor delivering a major pharmaceutical construction project in Milan.
They are looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join the project team and take ownership of the integrated programme across a complex, fast-paced capital project. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-value pharmaceutical facility from construction through to commissioning and handover.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain and update integrated Primavera P6 schedules
Build and maintain the project baseline programme
Monitor project progress and provide accurate programme updates
Coordinate planning activities across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams
Produce look-ahead schedules, critical path analysis and progress reports
Identify programme risks and develop recovery plans where required
Attend project planning and coordination meetings with key stakeholders
Support change management, delay analysis and schedule impact assessments
Assist with commissioning planning and project handover
Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Planner on large-scale pharmaceutical or life sciences projects
At least one completed pharmaceutical construction project
Advanced Primavera P6 experience
Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM project environments
Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary construction programmes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluent Italian required
If interested, please apply or email (email hidden)