Project Planner - Renewable Power Plants

Aizoon; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy consultancy is seeking a Project Planner to join their team in Edinburgh. The role involves managing planning studies and developing project schedules for renewable energy projects. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and over 10 years of planning experience, with at least 5 years in the renewable sector. The position is hybrid, requiring 50% on-site presence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a planner, with at least 5+ years in the renewable energy sector.
• Fluent in English; Italian and Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning studies and develop schedules for projects.
• Perform progress measurement using Earned Value Management methodology.
• Analyze and monitor the critical path throughout all project phases.
• Prepare periodic reports and summaries for project management meetings.

Skills

Project management skills

Fluent English

Experience with Primavera P6

Experience with MS Project

Experience with Planisware

Knowledge of the renewable energy sector

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Planisware

Job description

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.

• 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.

Profile

• 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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