Planner Project Management

ENERCON Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wind energy sector is seeking a Planner to support project management in Edinburgh. This role offers hybrid working and involves planning resources for major projects, maintaining schedules, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in project planning. Competitive salary around £40,000 per annum and various employee benefits are included.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Enhanced Company Pension

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycling to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of planning major projects.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar position.
• Proactive and ability to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Review planning requests and optimize them.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans accordingly.
• Communicate with project team about current and upcoming projects.

Skills

Planning major projects

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexible and adaptable team player

Results orientation

Solution orientated

Education

Level 3 in a Business related discipline or equivalent

Level 4 in Business Management

Job description

Onsite / Hybrid / Remote: Hybrid (< 50% remote)

As one of the world's leading companies in the onshore wind energy industry, ENERCON have been setting new standards in technological design for over 40 years.

We have a new opportunity for a Planner to join our Project Management team in Edinburgh. This is a fixed-term opportunity for 12-months to cover maternity leave and offers hybrid-working options and flexible working hours if required.

The role of Planner Project Management

The main purpose of the role is to plan resources across the designated countries of the Western Europe Region for all project-related resources including, installation and commissioning (excluding materials). You will be responsible for regularly adjusting project plans in the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and update individual project schedules in SAP.

You may be required to travel to meetings and training across the UK and Western Europe.

The Head of Project Office and the wider PM team will support you in the role and you will receive a Company induction and in-depth training to support you to fulfil your responsibilities.

Your main role and responsibilities

• Review the planning of the General Project Manager and consolidate all of the requests (i.e. start and end dates, durations of activities, and need for additional activities) and advise where necessary to optimise
• Check and maintain the PEP and align with the Site Project Manager and Global Procurement Project Planner
• Evaluate the forecast of team needs on an 18-month horizon and make requests to the Global PPM for available resources
• Monitor the current progress of the project and adjust the PEP, anticipating overlaps and put in place counter measures in collaboration with the project team
• Have regular contact with the General Project Manager, Electrical Works Manager, Construction Manager and Commissioning and Completion Supervisor, about progress of current and upcoming projects
• Send progress report to Global PPM
• Update on a daily or weekly basis dashboards
• Act appropriately and in a timely manner to avoid large consequential losses, such as team waiting times, or failure to meet deadlines with penalty clauses
• Avoid substantial financial damage, claims from customers, and damage to reputation
• Plan resources to be deployed, based on the progress of the various projects
• Determining the priority of the deployment of resources and communicating this effectively.

What we offer you

• Your salary will be circa £40,000 per annum, depending upon experience
• Your hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible working hours can be considered)
• Hybrid working is available with 2/3 days per week in the office depending upon meetings and collaboration with colleagues
• 34 days annual leave (25 Days annual leave, plus 9 public holidays)
• Enhanced Company Pension (8% employer, 5% employee contribution)
• Overnight allowance for travel away from home
• Life Insurance (4 x Basic Salary)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Medicash – a cash back Health Care Plan, including 34/7 access to a GP, cash back for optical, dental and complimentary therapies
• Income protection
• Independent free mortgage advice
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional Qualifications and key qualities

• Minimum: Level 3 in a Business related discipline or equivalent relevant qualification
• Preferred: Level 4 in Business Management
• Experience of planning major projects
• Demonstrable experience in a similar position
• Results orientation
• A flexible and adaptable team player
• Solution orientated
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders
• Organisational skills and ability to plan ahead
• Proactive and ability to use initiative

About ENERCON

ENERCON are recognized as a global pioneer in the onshore wind energy sector. As the manufacturer of Wind Turbines, ENERCON are at the forefront of innovative design technology. Our products offer many unique characteristics including rotor blade design, control technology and grid connection technology.

We produce, sell, and install our own turbines on behalf of our clients and we offer a high standard of service contracts to maintain and repair turbines throughout their lifecycle.

How to Apply –

Please Apply Now by submitting your full up to date CV. Please also submit a cover letter if you would like to provide any additional information. We will aim to respond to your application as soon as possible.