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