Project Planning & Controls Associate

Ocean Winds; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Winds in Edinburgh is seeking a Project Planning & Controls Associate to lead the Development Phase schedule and help shape the Construction Phase plan with cross‑functional teams. You will provide reliable schedule information to support informed project decisions and delivery on a large offshore wind farm.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in project planning/controls, experience on major capital projects, and familiarity with Primavera P6; offshore wind experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in project planning/controls or project engineering/technical role.
• Experience with major capital projects, ideally in Development and Construction phases.
• Fluent in English; able to collaborate with an international team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of planning and controls; maintain and manage project schedules.
• Lead schedule updates, progress measurement and reviews; analyse critical path and interfaces.
• Build and assess schedule scenarios; report insights to senior management.
• Provide clear schedule reporting to the project team.
• Coordinate with cross-discipline teams to align objectives and information flow.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning

Presentation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering/analytical field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Project Planning & Controls Associate will have responsibility for the project planning function as well as supporting across project controls functions for a large-scale Offshore Wind Farm project.

The role has two key areas of focus. Initially, taking ownership of the current Development Phase schedule, ensuring it is maintained, updated and effectively managed through to completion. In parallel, the role will lead assessment and development of the Construction Phase schedule, working closely with technical, commercial, finance and project delivery teams to establish a robust and integrated plan for the next phase of the project.

The role will provide Project Management with clear and reliable schedule information, analysis and recommendations to support effective project decision-making and delivery.

The role would suit a Project Planner or Project Controls professional, as well as a technically strong Project Engineer or Engineer with planning and analytical responsibilities. Previous offshore wind experience is desirable.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• PLANNING & PROJECT CONTROL: Take ownership of the project planning function and ensure planning processes, standards and controls are established and maintained; Develop, maintain and manage project schedules using Primavera P6 or other appropriate planning tools; Coordinate planning information across project disciplines and challenge information where required to ensure schedule integrity. Ensure alignment between schedule, cost, risk and change; Continuously improve planning processes, tools and ways of working.
• SCHEDULE MEASUREMENT & REVIEW: Ensure project schedule remains accurate, current and aligned with project objectives; Lead regular schedule updates, progress measurement and schedule reviews; Monitor performance against the baseline, providing critical path, float and interfaces analysis; Identify schedule risks, opportunities and emerging issues and coordinate appropriate mitigation or recovery actions; Manage changes to the schedule and assess their impact on project delivery.
• BASE CASE AND SCENARIO ANALYSIS: Build and assess schedule scenarios including developing and tracking of assumptions, assessing risks and opportunities as well as reporting and presenting analysis and recommendations for senior Project Management; Manage schedule analysis for financial, technical and risk modelling.
• PROJECT REPORTING: Provide clear schedule reporting and present analysis to Project Management and the wider project team.
• COORDINATION WITH PROJECT TEAM: Proactive engagement with project team across disciplines, providing guidance, ensuring coordination and clarity of objectives.

EDUCATION:

Degree or equivalent qualification in a technical, engineering, mathematical, analytical or other numerate discipline.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years professional experience working in a Project planning, Project controls or Project Engineering/ Technical position.
• Experience working with project schedules on major capital projects ideally at both Development and Construction phase. Offshore construction project experience preferable.

LANGUAGES:

The project has an international team of employees and the working language is English. Candidates need to be fluent in English both spoken and written. Proficiency in other languages will be valued.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Able to create, capture, preserve, share, communicate and apply knowledge so it can be effectively reused to strengthen individual decision making, improve team effectiveness and enhance business performance
• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving capability
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation, reporting and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of offshore wind, marine or offshore construction.
• Demonstrable commercial, business or economic knowledge/experience.
• Ability to work in a diverse project environment and/or Joint Venture.

LOCATION:

The office location is Edinburgh.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

At Ocean Winds, we celebrate all the differences that make individuals unique.

We are building a diverse energy workforce, where differences in every form (culture, background, ability, or lived experience) are valued by all, bringing greater perspectives, ideas, and knowledge.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive team where everyone is welcome, and we’re committed to making our hiring process as open and supportive as possible. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We’ll do everything to help.

Please feel free to reach out by emailing [e-mail] if you will require any adjustments.