Project Planning Manager for Technical EPC Projects – FR/EN – Dilbeek EU site travel Location : Office in Grand-Bigard, home office possible, with occasional travel (minimum 2 days per week) to sites in France or internationally. Your new company Hays is currently looking for a new Planning Manager for one of our clients specialized in the design and construction of Waste-to-Energy units. As part of the development of these projects, the Planning Manager is responsible for creating, steering and updating the overall project schedule across all phases: studies, procurement, construction and commissioning. Reporting to the COO and Project Manager, this person provides a consolidated overview that ensures deadlines are controlled, deviations are anticipated, and the project management team is supported in decision-making. Your new role Planning & Coordination • Develop and maintain master schedules (level 1 to level 4) for studies, engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning. • Define key milestones, critical paths and float. • Consolidate schedules from the different work packages (process, building, civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, C&I…). • Ensure consistency between engineering planning and construction planning. Steering & Control • Monitor actual progress versus the contractual schedule.• Identify deviations, analyze delays and propose corrective actions. • Maintain progress dashboards and deadline-related KPIs. • Prepare and present schedule reports during internal and external meetings. Documentation & Contractual Management • Produce and update planning documents: master's schedule, S-curves, workload histograms. • Contribute to the planning-related elements in contracts and amendments. • Verify compliance with contractual obligations regarding deadlines. Interface & Communication • Interact with engineering, procurement and construction teams, as well as subcontractors. • Coordinate the collection of information from technical departments and partner companies. • Alert the Project Manager about schedule risks and potential impacts on the project. Tools & Methods • Use planning tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project. • Implement best practices in WBS structuring, coding and reporting. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning methods within the company. Your profile • Technical background in electromechanics, mechanics or similar. • 5 to 15 years of experience in planning industrial projects (energy, process, environment, Oil & Gas, EPC…). • Knowledge of complex industrial projects: energy, thermal, environment, EPC, process. Any experience with Waste-to-Energy (WtE) projects is highly appreciated. • Understanding of engineering phases, procurement cycles and construction methods. • Experience in a multi-package and multi-stakeholder environment. • Excellent communication and summarizing skills. • Rigor, analytical mindset, proactivity and anticipation skills. • Strong command of French and English required (minimum B2 in both languages, with technical vocabulary appreciated). • Excellent command of planning software (Primavera P6 or MS Project is mandatory). • Ability to analyse logic sequences, critical paths and multi-package impacts. • Ability to produce S-curves, workload histograms and structured reporting. • Strong understanding of schedule risk management (methodology and quantification). • Willingness to travel at least 2 days per week to sites in France or the EU. What the company offers Our client offers a permanent contract with a salary package depending on experience, along with attractive benefits such as a company car and insurance. This is a 40‑hour work week with 12 RTT days. Occasional homeworking is possible. What to do now? Do not mention the name of the company or the client. Please apply online or contact us if you have any questions:Justine De Schrijver – Hays Engineering Louvain-la-Neuve010/23.38.64If this job offer does not fully match your expectations, but you are looking for a new opportunity, feel free to contact us.1111607 Accreditation number VG 292/BUOSA W.INT.35 W.SO.35 Brussels n° 00322-406-20121217