Overview
Project Planner - Renewable Power Plants (2025-330 Project Management)
The job search refers to candidates of both genders. The successful candidate will join aizoOn’s Energy Division and work as a consultant within the technical office of a major international player in the renewables sector. They will report to the Head of PMO and a Senior Planning Manager. The projects involved include renewable energy plants — primarily solar PV, but also wind farms and electrical substations. The role covers both the pre-construction phase (tendering, permitting, surveys, FID, etc.) and the project execution phase.
Responsibilities
* Performing advanced professional work on multiple projects simultaneously.
* Managing planning studies and developing Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 schedules to be regularly updated, both during pre-construction and construction, using the most appropriate planning methodology for each phase and according to Client requirements.
* Ensuring issuance of the project schedule during both the bidding and construction phases, with the most appropriate planning methodology.
* Preparing the overall project master schedule, integrating Contractors’ schedules, various disciplines, and Client activities to meet requirements and correctly monitor interfaces.
* Setting and monitoring performance baselines.
* Analyzing and monitoring the critical path throughout all project phases.
* Establishing and defining project control procedures and identifying the resources required to operate them.
* Performing progress measurement using Earned Value Management methodology, including performance analysis with standard KPIs.
* Preparing S-curves and manpower histograms.
* Developing recovery action plans in case of delays.
* Supporting and reviewing contractual planning documentation during supplier negotiation phases.
* Reviewing contractors’ planning documentation during construction (periodic reports, S-curves, manpower histograms, contractual schedules, baseline schedules, periodic updates, critical path).
* Monitoring contractors’ progress rates to ensure alignment with the project plan.
* Assisting with claim analysis, if required.
* Performing site inspections to gather data needed to verify construction compliance with approved plans.
* Reviewing and processing schedule changes.
* Preparing periodic reports and summaries for project management progress meetings.
* Providing professional scheduling support to Junior Schedulers, if required.
* Planning and conducting meetings with the project team and external Contractors/Suppliers to facilitate updates, control, and forecasting.
* Participating in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as required by the Project Manager.
* Supporting all project functions (e.g., cost control) with planning and progress data when required.
* Supporting the preparation of internal procedures and schedule templates for the various project phases.
Qualifications
* Degree in Engineering
* 10+ years of experience as a planner, with at least 5+ years in the renewable energy sector
* Experience with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Planisware
* Project management skills
* Fluent English; Italian and Spanish is considered a plus
Work location and mode: Edinburgh, Hybrid (50%)
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