Senior Planner

Arcadis

Senior Planner managing schedules, controls, risks, and delays for Arcadis’ sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy projects. Hybrid role based in Romania.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeBucharest • 🇷🇴 RomaniaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project planning and controls, including the ability to develop master programmes, conduct delay analyses, and manage project performance. Proficient in utilizing advanced scheduling tools and preparing comprehensive progress reports to support decision-making and stakeholder communication.

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Project PlanningDelay AnalysisMS ProjectPrimavera 6Construction Programme Preparation

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsForensic Delay AnalysisBudget ControlPerformance ManagementRisk ManagementS-Curve AnalysisEarned Value AnalysisResource LoadingFeasibility StudiesMitigation Strategies

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationCollaborationIssue ResolutionWorkload PrioritizationAdvisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectPrimavera 6ASTA PowerprojectMicrosoft Office SuiteExcel

Industry Keywords

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementConsultancyContractingProject Scheduling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement planning procedures, project schedules and budget controls
Monitor performance and manage variances to achieve project objectives
Deliver or support small to medium-sized projects/programs, ensuring scope, resources, deadlines and quality requirements are met
Lead planning and schedule management across complex projects, programs or portfolios
Perform Project Controls and Programme Management activities
Analyze project data and prepare recommendations for decision-making
Communicate planning and scheduling updates to stakeholders
Coordinate with internal teams, clients, contractors and the supply chain
Conduct delay analyses, Extension of Time assessments, risk assessments and feasibility studies
Develop mitigation strategies where required
Support project delivery through risk management, issue resolution and workload prioritization
Provide specialist planning advice to internal and external stakeholders
Foster collaboration across teams and advise colleagues on project planning matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or equivalent in a relevant discipline
At least 8 years of proven experience as a Planner with professional experience in consultancy or contracting
Ability to build master programmes from scratch, including logic links and necessary resource and cost loading
Ability to monitor project progress and advise on mitigating delays
Ability to undertake forensic delay analysis
Experience preparing Design Programmes and Construction Programmes
Experience preparing weekly or monthly progress reports, including S-curves and earned value analysis
Responsibility for performance management of project team/resources
Advanced proficiency in scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera 6 or ASTA Powerproject
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills
50% travel availability may be required depending on project and client needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Skills-based career development approach
Opportunity to deliver sustainable solutions and meaningful work
Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging commitment
Supportive workplace focused on employee empowerment
Opportunity to build a professional network for future openings