Project Planner / Senior Project Planner

Are you an experienced project planning professional with a passion for industrial projects? Do you want to play a key role in large-scale investments that support a more sustainable future? If so, we would love to hear from you. Due to growing demand, we are looking for Project Planners and Senior Project Planners to join Sweco's expanding industrial projects organisation. In this role, you will be responsible for project scheduling, progress monitoring and reporting in demanding industrial projects. Working closely with discipline leads, engineering managers, procurement managers and other project stakeholders, you will coordinate and consolidate project progress information into a clear overall view. You will support proactive project management by ensuring that project schedules and progress reporting provide an accurate picture of project status and upcoming risks. You will report to project managers and other project leadership team members and may also work directly with clients by participating in project meetings and reviews. Depending on your experience and interests, you may take on responsibility for larger and more complex projects as a Senior Project Planner. Our projects include a wide variety of industrial investments within sectors such as energy, process industry, chemicals, hydrogen, batteries and other industrial production facilities. At Sweco, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary project organisation together with leading experts across engineering, procurement and project management. We have a flat organisational structure and value collaboration, initiative and continuous development. You will receive support from experienced colleagues while having the opportunity to influence project practices and ways of working. Regarding location, we offer flexibility. The role can be based at any of our offices in Jyväskylä, Kuopio, Kouvola, Tampere, Helsinki, Turku or Varkaus, with a flexible combination of office-based and remote work depending on project needs. What helps you succeed in this role You have a suitable higher education degree, for example in engineering, technology, business or another relevant field (BSc, MSc or equivalent). For the Project Planner role, you typically have around three years of experience in project planning and scheduling or project controls. Experience from industrial projects is preferred, and experience in EPCM project environments is considered an advantage. You have experience using Primavera P6, which is an essential requirement for this role. Experience with Microsoft Project is considered an advantage. Knowledge of the Front-End Loading (FEL) project model is beneficial, as is experience working in multidisciplinary project organisations. In addition, we expect you to have: - Experience in project scheduling, progress monitoring and reporting - The ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, procurement and project management teams - Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills - Fluent written and spoken English - Finnish language skills are considered an advantage You are proactive, organised and solution-oriented. You enjoy working with large and complex projects and can identify critical issues while maintaining a clear view of the overall project situation. What we offer you - A curious, courageous and supportive Sweco community. At Sweco, we work together with a low hierarchy and a strong culture of trust. You will be surrounded by experienced colleagues who are ready to share their knowledge, challenge ideas constructively and support you when needed. - Meaningful and influential projects. You will lead projects that support the renewal of industry and contribute to a more sustainable society. Our work has a concrete impact on the environment where people live, work and move. - Opportunities to grow and shape your career. We support your professional development through demanding assignments, peer support and the learning opportunities provided by Sweco Academy. - Flexibility for a balanced everyday life. We believe that work and life should support one another. We combine office-based and remote work flexibly according to the needs of the project and the team. As this is a client- and project-driven role, regular on-site work and travel are expected. - Comprehensive employee benefits. You can tailor parts of your benefits package to suit your individual needs. Would you like to become our colleague? You can apply for this position via the link below by Monday 19.10.2026. You can leave your application letter in English or Finnish. We go through applications and meet those interested in the position already during the application period, so please don't wait until the last minute. If you have any questions about the task or working with us, Team Manager Eetu Lehtimäki will be happy to talk to you. You can reach Eetu at 050 3360561 (on weekdays between 11-12) or eetu.lehtimaki(a)sweco.fi. Paikkakunnat: Jyväskylä, Kuopi