Junior Planner

Junior Planner

Overview

We are currently strengthening our team by recruiting a Junior Planner to support global industrial projects. The role is part of the Project Controls & Analytics function within an Engineering & Construction environment, focused on delivering large-scale, low-carbon industrial projects.

The selected candidate will be based in Portugal and integrated into a dynamic and multicultural team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and analyse project schedules.
  
• Perform planning and scheduling activities across the full project lifecycle, from development to delivery.
  
• Review and analyse contractor and supplier schedules.
  
• Conduct time impact analysis, delay analysis, and support extension of time claims.
  
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Project Management teams.
  
• Evaluate planning procedures and propose improvements.
  
• Apply standard planning methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
  
• Ensure schedule accuracy and consistency of project data.
  
• Coordinate planning activities, meetings, and reporting.
  
• Perform baseline tracking, what-if analysis, and contingency planning.
  
• Support planning of fabrication, installation, and maintenance activities.
  

Reporting & Controls

Prepare and maintain reports including:

• Baseline data (planned dates, progress, manhours/units)
  
• Actual performance data (progress, earned values)
  
• Forecast data (dates, resources)
  
• Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
  
• Cost Performance Index (CPI)
  
• Milestone Trend Analysis (MTA)
  
• Project KPIs
  
• S-curves (progress and manhours)
  
• Critical path analysis
  
• Short-term lookahead schedules
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  
• Experience in sectors such as Power, Oil & Gas, Refining, or Petrochemical (preferred)
  
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
  
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
  
• Availability for international travel (short and medium term)
  
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
  

Soft Skills

• Results-oriented mindset
  
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  
• Analytical thinking
  
• Proactive attitude
  

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on meaningful and impactful projects
  
• Competitive compensation package
  
• Continuous training and development
  
• Integration into a dynamic, international team
  
• Career growth opportunities