Overview
Our client who is a specialist electrical engineering consultancy, focused on data centres and high-voltage infrastructure projects
The Planner / Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining and controlling the schedules of MV/HV substation projects delivered by the client under EPC contracts. The role builds integrated programmes covering engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, and provides accurate, timely schedule information that allows Project Managers and the leadership team to plan resources, manage risk and meet contractual milestones.
Working closely with Project Managers, Design Engineering, Procurement, Site Management and the Bid team, the Planner / Scheduler monitors progress, analyses critical path and float, identifies delays early and supports the development of recovery plans. The role also supports tender-stage programmes, schedule-related change and delay analysis, and the continuous improvement of the organizations planning standards and tools
Key Responsibilities:
Schedule Development
- Develop detailed, resource-loaded baseline schedules for EPC substation projects in line with contract requirements and milestones.
- Define the work breakdown structure (WBS), activity coding and logic in collaboration with project teams.
- Integrate engineering, procurement (including long-lead equipment such as power transformers and switchgear), construction, testing and commissioning activities.
- Incorporate client, grid-owner and outage constraints, permits, seasonal and weather windows into the programme.
- Prepare tender-stage programmes and method-based duration estimates to support the Bid team.
Progress Monitoring & Control
- Update project schedules at agreed intervals with actual progress from site, engineering and procurement.
- Analyse critical and near-critical paths, float consumption and schedule performance.
- Identify delays, risks and trends early, and support Project Managers in developing mitigation and recovery plans.
- Maintain look-ahead programmes (e.g. 3-6 week) for site teams and coordinate with Site Managers and subcontractors.
- Track key milestones, interfaces and dependencies across multiple concurrent projects.
Reporting & Analysis
- Produce clear weekly and monthly schedule reports, progress curves (S-curves) and dashboards for internal and client use.
- Support earned value analysis and progress measurement together with Project Controls and Finance.
- Prepare schedule narratives and contractual programme submissions in line with client requirements.
- Present schedule status, risks and forecasts at project and management review meetings.
- Provide resource histograms and forecasts to support company-wide resource planning.
Change, Delay & Risk Management
- Assess the time impact of changes, variations and delay events, and prepare time impact analyses.
- Support the preparation of extension-of-time and change notifications in line with contract conditions.
- Maintain accurate schedule records and revision history to support claims and dispute avoidance.
- Contribute to project risk registers and schedule risk analysis (e.g. P50/P80 assessments).
- Ensure subcontractor and supplier schedules are reviewed, aligned and integrated into the master programme.
Planning Standards & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain planning procedures, templates, activity libraries and coding structures.
- Capture actual durations and productivity data from completed projects to improve future planning accuracy.
- Support the implementation and best use of planning software and tools across the organisation.
- Train and support Project Managers and site teams in planning principles and schedule updating.
- Travel to project sites in Norway and Finland as required for planning workshops and progress verification.
Required Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil or Mechanical), Construction Management or a related field. Planning or project controls certification (e.g. AACE PSP, PMI-SP) is an advantage
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a planner or scheduler on engineering and construction projects.
- Experience planning MV/HV substation, power transmission, renewable energy or other energy infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
- Experience with EPC or design-and-build projects, integrating engineering, procurement and construction activities.
- Proven experience managing schedules for several concurrent projects.
- Exposure to delay analysis, change management and contractual programme requirements
Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6; experience with Microsoft Project is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of critical path method (CPM), resource loading, baselining and progress measurement.
- Knowledge of earned value management (EVM) and project controls principles.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plus.
- Understanding of contract forms used in the Nordics and internationally (e.g. NS 8405/NS 8407, YSE 1998, FIDIC) in relation to time and programme.
- Familiarity with schedule risk analysis tools (e.g. Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran Risk) is an advantage.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English (Portuguese is considered a plus).
- Must hold the right to work in the EU/EEA and be available for travel to Norway and Finland as required.
- Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Confident communicator, able to challenge assumptions and present schedule information clearly to all levels.
- Collaborative team player, working effectively with engineering, site and commercial teams
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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