Project Planning Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading green technology company seeks a Project Planning Manager in England to develop and manage project schedules in the energy sector. The role involves collaboration with teams to ensure project success. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, experience in project planning, and skills in planning software like Primavera P6. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential. This position may require travel depending on project needs.

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.
• Conduct critical path analysis and recommend strategies.

Skills

Project scheduling

Resource allocation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in engineering or project management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

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Envision Energy is a world-leading green technology company that provides renewable energy solutions for global enterprises, governments, and institutions. Encompassing three major business sectors - Smart Wind Turbines, Energy Storage, and Green Hydrogen Solutions, Envision Energy collaboratively constructs comprehensive solutions for energy transformation.

Envision Energy has received several accolades for its sustainability performance, including the EcoVadis Gold Medal and the CDP “A-List”. It was also recognized in Fortune's “Change the World” list and ranked among the top 10 smartest companies by the MIT Technology Review.

Today, Envision Energy leverages its global network of R&D and engineering centers across China, the United States, UK, France, Germany, Denmark, etc. to continuously lead global green technology development. Envision Energy joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and committed to achieving the "Business Ambition for 1.5°C" in 2021. It has achieved carbon neutrality across its global operations by 2022 and will achieve carbon neutrality throughout its value chain by 2028.

Position Summary:

We are seeking skilled and ambitious Project Planning Manager (Mid-level) to join our team within the energy sector. We are passionate about delivering innovative and tailored energy solutions while fostering a people first culture.

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 Planning Manager, 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.
• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism
• Able to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Strong sense of responsibility and team spirit, ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in the energy industry or fast-growth environments is a plus