Senior Planning Lead - Remote with European Travel

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is looking for a Project Planning Manager in Birmingham, responsible for leading a team and ensuring the timely delivery of complex energy projects. The role involves overseeing project schedules, collaborating with various stakeholders, and applying best practices in planning methodologies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project planning, strong leadership abilities, and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6. This position offers a competitive salary package and requires travel within the UK and Europe.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent company pension

Training and personal development programmes

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project planning in the energy sector.
• Experience in a leadership role managing a team.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Project Planners and Schedulers.
• Oversee development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage dependencies.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

A leading global energy company is looking for a Project Planning Manager in Birmingham, responsible for leading a team and ensuring the timely delivery of complex energy projects. The role involves overseeing project schedules, collaborating with various stakeholders, and applying best practices in planning methodologies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project planning, strong leadership abilities, and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6. This position offers a competitive salary package and requires travel within the UK and Europe.