Senior Project Planner

TechnipFMC plc; Bærum; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnipFMC Norge invites applications for a senior project planner to join our team in Kongsberg, Norway. You will establish and maintain schedules across studies, tenders and project execution, coordinating with engineering, procurement and operations to ensure informed management decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of offshore planning experience, strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills, and the ability to mentor junior planners to drive continuous improvement in our planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–7 years of planning experience within offshore, subsea, SURF, EPCI, or energy projects.
• Strong experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and control project schedules for studies, tenders, and project execution phases in accordance with contract requirements and TechnipFMC planning standards.
• Develop and maintain integrated Level 3 and Level 4 schedules covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, offshore operations, commissioning, and project close-out activities.
• Prepare and maintain offshore execution schedules and vessel plans based on daily progress reports and operational requirements.
• Monitor project progress, schedule performance, manpower utilization, and key milestones against approved baselines.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, what-if scenarios, and recovery planning to support proactive project execution.
• Identify, assess, and manage schedule changes, including impact analysis, mitigation actions, and communication of schedule implications to project management and stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain schedule forecasts and provide recommendations when performance deviates from plan.
• Support tendering and business development activities through preparation of execution schedules, resource forecasts, and planning deliverables.
• Prepare and present internal and client project reports, schedule updates, performance metrics, and management presentations.
• Liaise with clients, project management teams, engineering, procurement, operations, and project controls functions to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Forecast and monitor project resource requirements and support manpower planning activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior planners and contribute to competence development within the planning function.
• Support baseline establishment, baseline revisions, and project change management processes.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/PM

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

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TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration - and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

To support our dynamic growth, TechnipFMC Norge is looking for a senior project planner. You will join a team consisting of inspiring and dedicated people. Our vision is to proactively deliver quality services to our projects and leaders - ensuring informed management of risk and decision making.

Job Description

• Establish, maintain, and control project schedules for studies, tenders, and project execution phases in accordance with contract requirements and TechnipFMC planning standards.


• Develop and maintain integrated Level 3 and Level 4 schedules covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, offshore operations, commissioning, and project close-out activities.


• Prepare and maintain offshore execution schedules and vessel plans based on daily progress reports and operational requirements.


• Monitor project progress, schedule performance, manpower utilization, and key milestones against approved baselines.


• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, what-if scenarios, and recovery planning to support proactive project execution.


• Identify, assess, and manage schedule changes, including impact analysis, mitigation actions, and communication of schedule implications to project management and stakeholders.


• Prepare and maintain schedule forecasts and provide recommendations when performance deviates from plan.


• Support tendering and business development activities through preparation of execution schedules, resource forecasts, and planning deliverables.


• Prepare and present internal and client project reports, schedule updates, performance metrics, and management presentations.


• Liaise with clients, project management teams, engineering, procurement, operations, and project controls functions to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.


• Forecast and monitor project resource requirements and support manpower planning activities.


• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, procedures, tools, and best practices.


• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior planners and contribute to competence development within the planning function.


• Support baseline establishment, baseline revisions, and project change management processes.

You are meant for this job if:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or equivalent.


• Relevant experience may compensate for lack of formal education.


• Minimum 5-7 years of planning experience within offshore, subsea, SURF, EPCI, or energy projects.


• Strong experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.


• Experience in offshore installation campaigns, vessel operations, and subsea project execution is preferred.


• Good understanding of project controls principles, including progress measurement, forecasting, change management, and reporting.


• Ability to analyze complex schedules and identify risks and opportunities.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Self-driven, structured, analytical, and solution oriented.


• Ability to work independently and support multiple projects and tenders simultaneously.

Your future at TechnipFMC:

• Your journey starts with our onboarding program


• As an international company, we provide you with great opportunities for internal growth


• You will have the opportunity to attend development activities


• We have benefits like company cabins, in-house gym, and sports teams


• You will be secured by good insurance and retirements plans


• Collaborative and innovative atmosphere that promotes teamwork.

Practicalities:

• Application date: 8th of November 2026, candidates will be evaluated on a continuing basis


• Place of work: Kongsberg


• Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in Norway, without sponsorship

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.