Site planning engineer

About us

Agap2 is a European IT and Engineering Consultancy, active in 14 countries with over 9.500 employees. The company was founded in Portugal and since 2014, we are based in the Netherlands with our Amsterdam office to provide our expertise to the Dutch market. Our employees are defined by the so-called “Agapian spirit”, which is summarized in 5 keywords: family, union, friendship, team spirit, and learning.

Did you identify with what defines us? Then read on to find out more!

The position

As a Site Planning Engineer at agap2, you take on the challenge within an international environment with a local focus. You will have the opportunity to work on various projects over the years, based on your experience and interests. Projects within industries such as Banking, Fintech, Telco, Retail, Sports, and Healthcare.

While working at Agap2, you are expected to share your knowledge while also having the opportunity to learn new technologies. We believe that sharing knowledge is the key to personal development. Our talent management program is tailor-made to give you the opportunity to develop and grow in your career, the way you envision it. Because we work with various customers, you are also expected to be able to adapt to different environments.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Site Planning Engineer to oversee the planning of a 30-month construction project under a major EPC contract (valued around €250M). The scope includes the greenfield installation of an Electrolyzer unit for Hydrogen Production. While the Engineering & Procurement phase is well advanced, site construction activities are just beginning.

• Prepare the baseline project schedule and progress measurement tools, using the defined Work Breakdown Structure.
• Ensure that all activities, including those of external stakeholders, are properly integrated into the schedule.
• Coordinate with discipline leads to validate dates, durations, dependencies, and workload distribution.
• Perform critical path analysis and collaborate with the Project Manager to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with project engineers, attending project reviews and coordination meetings.
• Provide monthly updates of the schedule and progress sheets, reflecting actual progress and realistic forecasts.
• Conduct progress analysis, identify delays, and prepare look-ahead schedules.
• Recommend corrective measures to recover potential delays and improve efficiency.
• Support the Project Manager in defining and executing the Project Execution Strategy.
• Ensure full transparency of deadlines and progress for the entire project lifecycle.

What you bring to the position

• 10–15 years of experience on large industrial EPC projects.
• Strong background in construction site planning.
• Proven ability to work autonomously on site, with remote office support.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 (mandatory).
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Proficiency in Google Sheets is an advantage.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Including a laptop, mobile phone, full travel allowance and pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 vacation days, flexible working hours in a hybrid mode.
• Professional Growth: Weekly Dutch classes and a tailored talent management program with a financial budget to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Dynamic Culture: Diverse team activities from tech meetups to sports and social events.

Is there still room for fun? Of course! The combination of fun and development is essential in our team. A small impression: our team consists of more than 10 nationalities, we play paddle and regularly organize tech meetups, happy hours, drinks, and pub quizzes.

At agap2 we defend equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for all employees. All candidates with skills matching the position are welcome to join us!