Project Planner

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks skilled Project Planners to support high-profile Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects. In this role, you will manage project schedules, ensuring alignment with various objectives while collaborating with diverse teams. This position offers ample opportunities for professional growth and involves some travel.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in project planning within the energy sector.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to gather project information.
• Perform critical path analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project Planning

Resource Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Acumen Fuse

Job description

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Envision Energy is seeking skilled and ambitious Project Planners to join our team within the energy sector. We are passionate about delivering innovative and tailored energy solutions while fostering a people first culture.

With significant growth in energy infrastructure projects, particularly in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), we are looking for professionals with expertise in project planning who are eager to contribute to high-profile initiatives. These roles offer the opportunity to work exclusively on equipment supply scopes for BESS projects, supporting both pre-contract bidding and execution phases. Flexibility and mobility are essential, as some travel may be required depending on project needs.

As a Project Planner, you will play a vital role in the successful delivery of energy projects by developing, maintaining, and managing robust project schedules and ensuring alignment with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with scope, time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to gather project information and establish baselines.
• Focus on programme builds for pre-contract bidding through to execution phases, ensuring seamless transitions between phases.
• Perform resource planning to ensure optimal allocation and utilization of resources throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct critical path analysis, identify schedule risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Perform schedule monitoring, tracking progress, and reporting any deviations from the plan.
• Lead and participate in planning workshops with stakeholders to ensure clarity and commitment to project timelines.
• Present project planning insights and updates to clients and internal teams in a clear and concise manner.

Technical Skills Required:

• Proficiency in planning and scheduling software, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including complex data manipulation, creating dashboards, and integrating data with planning tools.
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar visualization tools to create dynamic reports and dashboards.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and their application in planning and schedule control.
• Expertise in using tools for schedule assurance and quality checks, such as Acumen Fuse, DCMA 14-Point Checks, and Primavera Schedlog.
• Ability to perform resource and cost loading within project schedules.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate project status, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of industry-standard planning techniques and best practices, particularly in equipment supply scope for energy projects.
• Experience with planning methodologies such as Agile or waterfall models, adapted to the energy sector.

Qualifications:

• A degree in a relevant discipline, such as engineering or project management.
• Demonstrable experience in project planning within the energy sector.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring clear and constructive interactions with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive mindset and a keen eye for detail to maintain the highest standards of schedule integrity.