Senior Project Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
As our portfolio grows, so does our planning function. We have recently welcomed a Planning Manager and are now looking for a Senior Project Planner who can turn complex project inputs into clear, reliable schedules and practical decision support. You will strengthen project execution at our N01 data centre campus in Vennesla, near Kristiansand, and help shape how we plan across Bulk.
At Bulk, our mission is to build sustainable infrastructure that supports the digital society of tomorrow. As one of the leading providers of sustainable, high-performance data centre solutions in the Nordics, we design and operate infrastructure that powers the digital economy - efficiently, securely, and with 100% renewable energy.
You will join Bulk’s Project Management Office (PMO), working in a matrix structure within construction. You will plan and control multidisciplinary data centre projects across the full lifecycle, working with stakeholders in design, procurement, construction and operations.
As a trusted adviser to our Project Managers, you will provide clear visibility of progress, flag risks early and support decision-making. You will also develop planning standards and ways of working across the PMO.
What you’ll do:
Develop and maintain integrated schedules covering design, construction and commissioning
Manage critical and near-critical paths and flag delays and dependencies early
Track progress against baselines and explain variances, risks and trends clearly
Build lookahead plans with site teams and contractors and follow up on commitments
Prepare schedule reports, milestone forecasts and decision support for project and PMO leaders
Run scenario analysis and develop recovery plans when schedules come under pressure
Review and integrate contractor and supplier schedules into the overall plan
Facilitate schedule reviews and planning workshops across disciplines
Keep schedules accurate and consistent in MS Project and Oracle Primavera Cloud
Contribute to planning standards, templates and digital workflows
About you:
You know how complex construction or infrastructure projects work in practice, and you enjoy bringing structure to them. You ask good questions, challenge assumptions and turn information into realistic plans.
You take ownership, adapt when priorities or sequencing change, and keep things moving when projects get demanding. You build trust with Project Managers, site teams and contractors, and you communicate clearly with people at every level.
What you bring:
Solid hands-on experience planning major construction, engineering or infrastructure projects
Experience planning multidisciplinary projects and integrating contractor schedules
Experience with critical path management, schedule risk analysis and progress control
Advanced skills in MS Project, and experience with Oracle Primavera Cloud, Primavera P6 or a similar enterprise scheduling tool
A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management or a related field
Good written and spoken English
Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve planning work, such as analysis, reporting or scenario planning
It's a plus if you have:
Experience from data centres, energy, industrial facilities or other mission-critical infrastructure
A planning certification such as PMI-SP or AACE PSP
Experience with earned value management, portfolio reporting or coaching other planners
You don’t need to tick every box. If this role excites you and you bring most of what we describe, we would like to hear from you.
Why join us?
Influence how Bulk plans as we build up our planning function
See your schedules and analysis directly inform decisions on major data centre projects
Follow projects from early design all the way to handover to operations
Work alongside our Planning Manager to connect project and portfolio planning
Use AI and digital tools to find better ways of planning
What we offer our Bulkies:
A dynamic, growth-oriented workplace with a strong sustainability focus
Comprehensive insurance (health, travel - business & private) and annual health check
Extra days off around Easter and Christmas
Monthly contribution to home internet costs and sustainable commuting
Annual wellness allowance to support an active lifestyle
Fully paid parental leave
Practical information:
This is an on-site role at our N01 campus in Vennesla, with occasional travel to other Bulk sites if needed, such as HQ in Oslo. Please note that applicants need an existing right to work in Norway.
From January 2027, Bulk will be subject to the Norwegian Security Act, and our customers set high security standards. All hires go through a background check, and this role may require a police certificate of conduct and security clearance. We will explain the clearance process early, so you know what to expect.
How to apply:
Upload your CV and answer the questions in the application. We review applications continuously, so we encourage you to apply early. Deadline: 25 November 2026.
Bulk aims for gender balance and a diverse workforce, and we welcome applicants of every background. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, disability or caregiving responsibilities. If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, let us know and we will make it work.