International engineering and technology expertise group, Fortil operates an independent model and brings together more than 2,500 employees. With 30 agencies across 14 countries, Fortil cultivates entrepreneurial freedom and empowers its people to drive innovation and excellence.

Job Description

In Switzerland, in the Canton of Valais, we are looking for a Senior Project Planner (M/F) to join our Life Sciences team.

The position is based onsite in Visp and involves supporting large and complex CAPEX projects within the pharmaceutical industry, from engineering through construction, commissioning and start-up.

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Main Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.

• Establish and maintain project baselines and schedule-basis documentation.

• Coordinate planning activities across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Qualification.

• Analyse the critical path and near-critical activities and identify potential schedule risks.

• Monitor project progress, deviations, trends and schedule variances.

• Develop recovery plans and corrective actions in collaboration with project stakeholders.

• Lead scheduling meetings and interactive planning sessions.

• Coordinate inputs from Engineering Partners, contractors and internal project teams.

• Ensure the accuracy, consistency and reliability of schedule information.

• Prepare progress reports, schedule analyses and management-level presentations.

• Support resource planning and project forecasting.

• Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction and CQV / Start-up teams.

• Navigate a complex project organisation and proactively manage multiple stakeholders.

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Your Profile

• 10+ years of experience in Project Planning / Scheduling within complex industrial CAPEX projects.

• Proven experience on major CAPEX projects above CHF 200 million.

• Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 is essential.

• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, ideally from design through construction, commissioning and start-up.

• Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or Life Sciences industry is strongly preferred.

• Experience working within or alongside an EPCM organisation is an advantage.

• Experience with CQV and Start-up activities is highly appreciated.

• Strong critical-path, schedule-risk and progress-analysis capabilities.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Fluent English.

• Autonomous, structured and comfortable working in a fast-paced international project environment.

Reasons to join us

At Fortil, we put practical measures in place to support your development and ensure a stimulating work environment:

• Tailored support for upskilling and career development.

• Exposure to international projects and mobility opportunities.

• The opportunity to become an associate and contribute to collective success.

• Commitment to community initiatives and association-driven projects.

• A policy supporting parenthood and work-life balance.

Fortil is committed to equal opportunities. All positions are open to people with disabilities, without distinction of gender, origin or sexual orientation.