Project Planner - Renewable Power Plants (Rif. 2025-330)
3 days ago
Edinburgh
aizoOn, an independent technology innovation consulting company operating globally, is looking for a Project Planner - Renewable Power Plants. The successful candidate will join aizoOn’s Energy Division and work as a consultant within the technical office of a major international player in the renewables sector. They will report to the Head of PMO and a Senior Planning Manager. The projects involved include renewable energy plants — primarily solar PV, but also wind farms and electrical substations. The role covers both the pre-construction phase (tendering, permitting, surveys, FID, etc.) and the project execution phase. Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for: • Performing advanced professional work on multiple projects simultaneously;, • Managing planning studies and developing Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 schedules to be regularly updated, both during pre-construction and construction, using the most appropriate planning methodology for each phase and according to Client requirements;, • Ensuring issuance of the project schedule during both the bidding and construction phases, with the most appropriate planning methodology;, • Preparing the overall project master schedule, integrating Contractors’ schedules, various disciplines, and Client activities to meet requirements and correctly monitor interfaces;, • Setting and monitoring performance baselines;, • Analyzing and monitoring the critical path throughout all project phases;, • Establishing and defining project control procedures and identifying the resources required to operate them;, • Performing progress measurement using Earned Value Management methodology, including performance analysis with standard KPIs;, • Preparing S-curves and manpower histograms;, • Developing recovery action plans in case of delays;, • Supporting and reviewing contractual planning documentation during supplier negotiation phases;, • Reviewing contractors’ planning documentation during construction (periodic reports, S-curves, manpower histograms, contractual schedules, baseline schedules, periodic updates, critical path);, • Monitoring contractors’ progress rates to ensure alignment with the project plan;, • Assisting with claim analysis, if required;, • Performing site inspections to gather data needed to verify construction compliance with approved plans;, • Reviewing and processing schedule changes;, • Preparing periodic reports and summaries for project management progress meetings;, • Providing professional scheduling support to Junior Schedulers, if required;, • Planning and conducting meetings with the project team and external Contractors/Suppliers to facilitate updates, control, and forecasting;, • Participating in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as required by the Project Manager;, • Supporting all project functions (e.g., cost control) with planning and progress data when required;, • Supporting the preparation of internal procedures and schedule templates for the various project phases. REQUIREMENTS • Degree in Engineering, • 10+ years of experience as a planner, with at least 5+ years in the renewable energy sector, • Experience with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Planisware, • Project management skills, • Fluent English; Spanish is considered a plus The job search refers to candidates of both genders