Blade Project Planner

The Nadara group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Blade Project Planner to manage the planning of multiple blade design upgrade projects. This role involves developing Gantt charts, collaborating with teams to forecast workloads, and ensuring adherence to project schedules. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in scheduling, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, and proficiency with planning tools like Maximo and Power BI. The position offers a full-time, fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in scheduling and planning.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Wind Turbine technology, especially on blade technology and design.
• Detailed understanding of Wind Turbine Safety Rules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Gantt chart for implementation project activities.
• Collaborate with operational areas and external contractors to forecast workload.
• Track and analyze KPIs related to execution compliance.

Skills

Scheduling and planning

Analytical skills

Coordination

Proficiency in planning software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Maximo

Power BI

Job description

Blade Project Planner page is loaded## Blade Project Plannerlocations: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition id: R0001428R0001428 Blade Project Planner (Open)*We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.**We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.**Discover more about our business here:**Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.**Discover more about our culture and approach here:*## **Job Description Summary:**The Blade Project Planner is responsible for managing the planning process, optimizing task allocation, and ensuring alignment with execution teams for one or multiple projects focusing on blade design upgrades. This role involves close coordination with department heads to maintain an efficient and realistic schedule.## **Job Description:****Key responsibilities and Authorities*** Develop and manage the Gantt chart for implementation project activities.* Collaborate with operational areas and external contractors to forecast workload and identify potential bottlenecks.* Adjust schedules based on resource availability, weather conditions, and emerging priorities.* Track and analyze KPIs related to execution compliance.* Support cross-functional teams to successfully deliver the project.* Support decision-making by providing detailed reports on planning adherence.**Technical and cross Competences (Optional)*** Minimum 5 years of experience in scheduling and planning.* Proficiency in planning software and data visualization tools (e.g., Maximo, Power BI).* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.* Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and drive process improvements.* Comprehensive knowledge of Wind Turbine technology, especially on blade technology and design.* Detailed understanding of Wind Turbine Safety Rules.**Education and Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.* Multiple language for high level of communication**Travel Requirements** **(Optional)**Avalability to travel 25% across Europ**Location:**Edinburgh**Time Type:**Full time**Worker Subtype:**Fixed Term (Fixed Term)