Operational Planning Manager

Energy Vault; Inverness; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks an Operational Planning Manager to ensure effective project planning and resource allocation. This role demands strong leadership, operational excellence, and a strategic approach to continuous improvement across diverse projects. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in operational planning and team management, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Operational planning experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in an engineering operational or project environment.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and foster an effective safety culture.
• Oversee project administration and invoicing processes.
• Collect and analyze feedback to improve workflow.

Skills

Operational planning

Process improvement methodologies

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Education

Experience in engineering operational environment

Job description

Operational Planning Manager
Permanent, Full-time
Home based, with occasional travel

About James Fisher Renewables

James Fisher Renewables provides comprehensive and trusted solutions to offshore wind and renewables market. This, among other services, include high voltage engineering solutions, from conceptual design, through to installation and operations and maintenance as well as blade services. The company has an extensive experience through working at over 60 wind farms - onshore and offshore - in the UK, Europe, Taiwan and United States.

The Role

James Fisher Renewables is seeking an experienced Operational Planning Manager to ensure our projects are effectively planned and resourced for smooth execution. In this role, you’ll work across departments to develop and implement efficient, standardised processes that align with contractual and business requirements.

You’ll lead internal improvement initiatives, coordinate team activities, and align working practices to boost performance. This includes monitoring staff performance, supporting development, and managing risks related to project delivery and process change.

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

Principle Accountabilities

• Lead and foster an effective safety culture aligned with JFR HSEQ Philosophy
• Oversee project administration, including travel booking, timesheet submission, expenses and other administration to ensure the projects run smoothly.
• Ensure that the Project Coordination team effectively manage the invoicing process and all of the above are charged accurately, completely and promptly to the customers.
• Track competence needed for various operational projects and support the business in ensuring the correct training and people development pipeline is in place to meet future operational delivery.
• Support the operational and project delivery teams to deliver their scope in the most effective manner possible.
• Support the Portfolio Improvement Manager in identifying areas for business improvement and process efficiencies.
• Lead internal projects to identify and implement improvements.
• Oversee and monitor the performance of identified staff including project support and planning to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Collect and analyse feedback from project teams and stakeholders to identify key trends, recurring issues, and actionable insights.
• Continuously evaluate opportunities for improving workflow by utilising software solutions, driving and supporting their implementation.
• Support the Project Management Office and/or SLT team with additional tasks as required

Qualifications and Experience

•Operational planning experience strongly preferred

•Experience within an engineering operational and or project environment advantageous.

•Proven experience in leading and managing a team through change.

•Experience with process improvement methodologies, such as Lean/Six Sigma.

•Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships within internal JFR teams and across the wider James Fisher business.

•Experience in managing small to medium-sized projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.

•Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with project execution and process improvements.

•Strong written and planning skills.

•Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

•Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

•Highly organised and detail oriented.

•Ability to balance short term requests while also focusing on long-term improvements.

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.

Our strategy, centered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.

• Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
• The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
• Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.

Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.

You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here:We are One James Fisher - YouTube

Due to the volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more informationClick here

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