Project Planner (Renewable Energy) in City of London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in the energy sector is seeking an experienced planner for complex renewable energy projects in London. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, expertise in risk management, and advanced knowledge of project management software. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working environment

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic workplace culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a planner in complex projects within the renewable energy sector.
• Proven experience managing risk processes, risk assessments and risk registers.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project (or equivalent project management software).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed plans for all project phases.
• Ensure that all programmes comply with contractual and project requirements.
• Monitor project schedules from consent through to handover.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain detailed plans for all project phases, progressively integrating contractor and service provider schedules into the overall project plans.
• Ensure that all programmes comply with contractual and project requirements.
• Monitor project schedules from consent through to handover, identifying key milestones and highlighting critical path activities.
• Maintain risk registers for all projects within the portfolio.
• Liaise with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers—closely monitoring contractor schedules and reports. Identify and analyze potential delays, proposing corrective or mitigation actions.
• Produce planning reports for monthly management meetings and other project control purposes.
• Identify and implement project planning processes and procedures, including regular reporting on planning developments and overall progress.
• Maintain accurate programme records and project history documentation.
• Coordinate project planning systems and tools, including onboarding and training of new users.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis as part of periodic cost and schedule risk reviews.
• Maintain an overview of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for each project, ensuring updates are communicated to relevant stakeholders.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years’ experience as a planner in complex projects within the renewable energy sector.
• Proven experience managing risk processes, risk assessments and risk registers.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project (or equivalent project management software).
• Strong coordination and management skills across multiple departments.
• Ability to work to fixed monthly timelines.
• Programme management experience in solar, BESS, or onshore wind industries is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in multicultural environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with international partners and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving approach with attention to detail.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English.

Who We Are

We’re a leading international investor with deep roots in infrastructure and construction, known for delivering complex projects on time and to the highest ethical standards. With over 65 years of experience and an annual revenue of around €1 billion, we operate across Poland, Turkey, the UK, Sweden, Romania, India, and the Philippines.

Gülermak recently completed its IPO on the Borsa Istanbul, floating 12% of its shares and raising €125 million.

Our Renewables & PPP Division, headquartered in London, is a key pillar of our growth strategy—focused on building a stable, future-proof business with predictable cash flows. The division recently closed a €200 million non-recourse financing for a PPP tramline project in Poland, supported by multilateral and commercial lenders.

What We’ll Offer You

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid working environment
• Supportive and dynamic workplace culture
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to work on challenging, large-scale international projects

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