Project Planner - Renewable Power Plants

Project Planner - Renewable Power Plants (2025-330 Project Management)

The job search refers to candidates of both genders. 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.

• 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.

• 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; Italian and Spanish is considered a plus

Work location and mode: Edinburgh, Hybrid (50%)