Preconstruction Planner

Job Description

We are recruiting a Preconstruction Planner to support our bid and early delivery functions. You will work within a high-performing preconstruction team, contributing to programmes on large-scale data centres, pharma facilities, power infrastructure, public works, and complex commercial projects.

Key Requirements

Core Skill Set

• The ability to work as part of a team and extracting accurate, high-quality information from all bid stakeholders leading to the production of a comprehensive bid programme

• Appreciation of clients and their associated client drivers is beneficial

• Ability to lead collaborative planning workshops, with internal and external stakeholders.

• Solid grasp of construction phasing, access, resourcing, or commissioning logic

• Able to interpret drawings, method statements, or tender documents logically

Experience

• Knowledge of major construction projects, architectural and engineering drawings and document processes

• 2-5 years planning experience working on large scale construction projects

• Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Asta Powerproject software

Education

• Bachelor’s degree level education equivalent to EQF Level 6 preferred, however other educational backgrounds will be considered

As a member of the bid team, you will be required to have an open and adaptable approach to developing solutions, together with excellent communication and collaboration skills. We need people who can distil complex engineering concepts into a fully integrated construction sequence with our customers goals in mind. You will be a key member of the bid team, shaping winning responses. You will organise and facilitate collaborative planning workshops with key team members.

The role will be based in our Copenhagen Office in Høje Taastrup 2630, working within bid management, in the preconstruction department, supporting projects across the European region.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, the Preconstruction Planner will be responsible for developing preconstruction programmes, with responsibilities outlined, but not limited to the below:

• Develop the tender and preconstruction programmes alongside the bid leader and key operational and commercial staff resulting in a fully integrated programme

• Translate drawings, design briefs, logistics constraints, and procurement requirements into a workable solution

• Work with technical leads and operational stakeholders to reflect real buildability, verifying benchmark output assumptions

• Support the creation of phasing strategies and graphics, enabling works scopes, commissioning allowances and critical paths

• Maintain planning logs, programme assumptions, and risk notes

• Contribute to structured programme narratives for bid submissions

• Support and work with the 4D Planner to create visualisations to support our bids

• Engage with specialist contractors and design partners to gather technical input

• Validate durations using first principles, historic benchmarks, and feedback from delivery teams.

• Comply with the standard operating procedure for Planning, produce documentation and handovers as required

Other duties

• Compile bid benchmarking data for production rates for supply chain members

• Contribute to any post bid lessons learnt exercises

Other requirements

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills

• Danish, Swedish, Finnish or other European language is beneficial

• Right to work in Denmark preferred. Support with permit application process will be provided

• Periodic travel will be required throughout Europe

Why Collen?

• Work as part of a diverse team delivering exceptional quality work. Work on projects and with colleagues across Europe, growing and developing the business.

• Join an established business with over 200 years’ experience delivering construction projects

• Direct mentorship from highly experienced preconstruction leaders and planners

• The position carries the opportunity for career progression within the bid management department, planning and wider preconstruction area

• Education and professional development support

• The opportunity to be involved in some of the most exciting projects across Europe, working with enthusiastic colleagues and for some of the biggest global brands

Summary of skills

• Excellent communicator

• Willingness to take ownership of the compilation of complex bid programmes

• A high attention to detail with an excellent understanding of construction sequencing

• Deadline driven with strong and effective time management skills

• Thrive in a busy environment whilst working on multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload

• Methodical working utilising project management methods

Interested in this role in Copenhagen? If you are ready to join our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Do you have questions before applying? Contact Hiring Manager Owain James, +45 52 39 24 04 between 0900 and 1600 DK time.

Please note:

• We only accept applications through the job advert or website

• Please tell us about your relevant experience and why you would like to join Collen

• Recruitment Agency support is not required for this role. We kindly ask agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy.