Project Planner

Hitachi; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and insurance programs

Flexible working (2 days from home / 3

40 days PTO in NL

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Rotterdam, Netherlands, seeks a Project Planner / Project Controls Specialist to manage and monitor large-scale, customer-specific projects. The role focuses on scheduling, resource planning, and cost control, collaborating with internal and external teams across Europe.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and have PMI-SP or related scheduling experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or comparable.
• Experience in project management and scheduling / project controls.
• Familiarity with Primavera and MS Project tools.
• Knowledge of MS Office including SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Define responsibilities and allocate tasks within the team for scheduling and adherence to Hitachi Energy policies.
• Develop, update and analyze project schedules and timelines.
• Prepare tender and project time schedules.
• Coordinate schedules with project planners across European units.
• Act as central contact for project planning and progress control with stakeholders.
• Request updates from internal/external team members and visit project sites as needed.
• Monitor progress to ensure on-time completion and contract compliance.
• Ensure projects follow health, safety and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Communication

English fluent

Dutch fluent

Driving license

Education

Bachelor/Master in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Hitachi Energy’s Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world‑leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system. We leverage our long‑standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with life‑cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors.

Our business in Europe has more than 1,000 skilled professionals focused on critical areas of expertise and is present in 16 countries.

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e‑mobility.

How you’ll make an impact

• Definition of responsibilities and distribution of tasks within the team with regards to scheduling, taking customer specifications and Hitachi Energy policies into account
• Development, regular updates and analysis of project schedules
• Preparation of tender and project time schedules
• Collaboration and joint schedule creation and updating with project planners from other Hitachi Energy units in other European countries
• Close cooperation and coordination with internal and external stakeholders in your role as a central contact person for project planning and progress control
• Requesting schedule inputs and updates from internal and external project team members, suppliers, including visit to project sites etc.
• Active monitoring and control of project progress taking Hitachi Energy policies and best practices into account in order to ensure that projects are completed on time and in accordance with contract
• Ensure that all projects are implemented and completed in accordance with health, safety and environmental guidelines

The opportunity

We are looking for you as Project Planner / Project Controls Specialist for our team in Rotterdam in Holland for the handling, controlling and also monitoring of customer‑specific large‑scale projects.

Your background

• Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or comparable (Bachelor / Master / Dipl.)
• Relevant professional experience in project management, project execution and especially in the area of scheduling / project controls (scheduling, resource planning, cost control)
• Extensive knowledge of the project planning and scheduling tools Primavera and MS Project
• Knowledge of MS Office including SharePoint
• Certification as PMI‑SP or other scheduling related trainings would be an advantage
• Very good communication skills, strong customer orientation as well as structured working methods and ability to work in a team
• English and Dutch fluent in spoken and written
• Driving license category B

More About Us

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and professional development. Depending on location and experience, benefits may include: Pension and insurance programs, flexible working arrangements (2 days from home / 3 days office) and additional leave programs aligned with local policies (40 days PTO in the Netherlands).

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al‑supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision‑making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi’s Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre‑employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security‑sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.