Project Planner

Job Title-Project Planner

Location: Paris

Role Overview:

Verne is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Project Planner with a background in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. You will assist in planning, monitoring the design, and overseeing the construction of large-scale data centres in France. Based in Paris this role is offered with full training and professional development

About Verne

We’re reinventing how the world uses data centres. Think flexible, optimised colocation services tailored for your requirements – all with the very best customer support you can imagine. And because our data centres are powered by sustainable energy, it doesn’t cost the Earth either. It’s the perfect environment where everyone thrives – you and the planet.

What you will be doing

• As a Project Planner you will be responsible for the creation, management, and optimisation of project schedules to keep complex design programmes on track. Working in close collaboration with the development,
• project management and design teams, you will monitor the progress of tasks, maintain the programme to the latest information, and provide forecasts for future resource needs.

Develop client schedules from initial concept design through to contract issue.

Review and comment on contractor and subcontractor schedules.

Develop 4D schedules from 3D models.

Support coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure the successful execution of data centre projects.

Help oversee the progress of CSA Fit Out & MEP systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders, ensuring timely completion within budget.

Produce comprehensive progress reports, including dashboards using Power BI.

Maintain accurate documentation of project plans, specifications, and reports.

What You Bring

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Detailed knowledge of MEP systems and their application in data centre environments.

Strong desire to learn and develop skills in data centre planning and management.

Proficiency in using planning and design software (Asta Powerproject BIM and Primavera P6) is a plus.

Experience with data centre operations or other mission-critical environments.

Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ASHRAE, IEEE).

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively alone or in a team-oriented environment.

What We Offer:

Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, private equity-backed company.

A dynamic, innovative, and inclusive working environment.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

The chance to work with a talented and ambitious international team.