Project Planner - Renewable Power Plants (Rif. 2025-330)

aizoOn Technology Consulting • Full-time • Edinburgh, GB • 1w ago

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