Project Planner in Aberdeen, Scotland

Oceaneering; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services provider is looking for a Project Planner to manage resource requirements throughout the project life cycle. The role requires advanced expertise in Primavera P6 and at least five years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supporting project managers, preparing resource plans, and driving process improvements. This position offers competitive salary and benefits in Aberdeen City, Scotland.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in project planning.
• Experience with managing stakeholder conflict.
• Familiarity with Lean Principles.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and manage the multidisciplinary planning process.
• Assist Project Managers with project schedules.
• Prepare resource allocation plans.

Skills

Advanced expertise in Primavera P6

Project planning

Resource planning and forecasting

Risk management

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Project Management tools

Education

BSc in Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SharePoint

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

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Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world\'s premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

The Project Planner’s primary function is to ensure a robust understanding of resource requirements—starting at tendering stage and throughout the Project Life Cycle—using Primavera P6.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set-up and manage the overall multidisciplinary planning process.
• Assist Project Managers with project schedules, progress measurements and internal/external reporting.
• Prepare short and long-term resource allocation plans based on input from all stakeholders.
• Create, maintain, and report key performance indicators i.e. utilisation, efficiency.
• Support the development and/or improvement of planning processes across the region and drive standardization and continuous improvement.
• Maintain training requirements as directed by management.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• BSc in Project Management or equivalent experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in:
• project planning
• resource planning and forecasting
• risk management
• managing stakeholder conflict
• Advanced, hands-on expertise in Primavera P6 (required); experience with MS Project or similar is a benefit.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint and PowerBI.

DESIRED

• CAPM / PMI-SP Certification or equivalent.
• MSc in Business Management.
• Familiar with product and services offered by Oceaneering Projects Group (OPG).
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean Principles.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of Project Management tools such as Waterfall, Agile, Kanban, etc.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Flexible approach to work schedules in line with the demands of supporting wide geographical demands across multiple time zones.
• International experience working in multi-cultural teams.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

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