Lead Planner / Scheduler

Job Title: Life Sciences Construction Schedulers / Planners – Senior and Mid-Level

Summary

We are hiring experienced Schedulers and Planners to support life sciences construction projects in the Netherlands. These roles are ideal for professionals with a strong pharmaceutical background who can manage project schedules and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure successful delivery.

Location and Working Pattern
Netherlands – on-site

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project schedules for EPCMV scopes
• Oversee sub-contract packages and work closely with subcontractors
• Organise and run planning and coordination meetings
• Review design deliverables and manage mobilisation activities
• Develop and manage earned value progress reporting systems
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and documents
• Work within broader project controls and meet contract requirements

Must-have Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ planning or scheduling experience
• Strong experience in the pharmaceutical sector
• Ability to lead a team or work as part of a planning team
• Skilled with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and MS Office Suite
• Experience in multi-user P6 environments
• Good knowledge of project controls and contract milestones
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in English (spoken and written)

Nice-to-have Skills

• Last Planner experience
• Familiarity with 4D BIM (beneficial, but not essential)

About NRL
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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