Planning Engineer. Data Center

Grupo Aldesa
Madrid, Spain
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, Spanish
Job source

Tech stack

Databases Data Centers Microsoft Project Primavera

Job description

At Aldesa, every day is an opportunity to learn, innovate, and take on new challenges. We are looking for a Planning Engineer to collaborate with us on the construction of a Data Center in Vicálvaro (Madrid), ensuring accurate planning, scheduling, and progress control across all project phases in a dynamic international environment. If you have experience in EPC project planning and schedule control, we want to meet you!, * Prepare overall project schedules, phase schedules, and detailed execution plans.

  • Develop and maintain project WBS (Work Breakdown Structure), critical path schedules, and resource allocation plans.
  • Monitor project progress, perform schedule analysis, and issue delay alerts and risk warnings.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including client reporting documentation.
  • Coordinate schedule interfaces across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • Support the Project Manager in acceleration plans and resource optimization strategies.
  • Participate in delay claims and Extension of Time (EOT) analysis within EPC contract frameworks.
  • Organize and follow up planning coordination meetings with project stakeholders.
  • Maintain and update project schedule databases, planning files, and historical records.
  • Perform additional duties assigned by Project Management to support project delivery., * Stability: Permanent contract within a solid working environment and long-term projects.
  • Continuous training: Specific training plans tailored to your role and professional development.
  • Flexible compensation: Includes transport, restaurant, medical insurance, childcare, and training benefits.
  • Pension plan, according to the Construction Collective Agreement.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Primavera P6?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.

  • Minimum 5 years of planning experience in large EPC construction projects.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other planning tools.
  • Strong knowledge of project scheduling under FIDIC contracts.
  • Familiarity with the full EPC lifecycle: design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
  • Strong capabilities in schedule analysis, resource coordination, and risk management.
  • Ability to independently prepare planning reports and technical documentation in English.
  • English must be usable as a working language; Spanish is preferred.
  • Previous international project experience will be highly valued.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

About the company

At Aldesa, you will not only find a job, but also a place to grow. Discover our PVP - People Value Proposition, with all the experiences, benefits, and opportunities that make working with us unique. Learn more here Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of an innovative project and build your future with Aldesa!

Aldesa Pride

We have been recognized in the ENR Top 250 International Contractors 2025, ranking 126th worldwide. This achievement is possible thanks to the talent, commitment, and professionalism of our team

At Aldesa Group, we promote an inclusive and respectful working environment. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates and do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other condition protected by law. We foster diversity and value each person’s contribution.

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