Description
Job Description
We are working alongside our client in the renewable energy sector to appoint a Project Planner to support the planning and scheduling of large-scale wind energy projects across Europe and LATAM.
Who we are
We are a dynamic, globally connected recruitment and executive search agency with a proven track record since 2012. Partnering with leading multinationals, high-growth start-ups, and ambitious SMEs in the renewable energy industry, we deliver exceptional talent solutions that drive business success and long-term impact.
The client
Our client is an established renewable energy business with a strong international footprint, delivering complex wind projects across multiple regions. The organisation is known for its structured project delivery, operational discipline, and continued investment in planning excellence across pre-sales and execution phases.
The Role
The Project Planner will play a central role in developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules for wind turbine installation, commissioning, and balance-of-plant activities. Working closely with project, engineering, logistics, and construction teams, the role ensures schedule integrity from early project development through to execution.
This position requires close coordination across European and LATAM teams, supporting consistent planning standards while managing regional requirements and constraints.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling
- Create, maintain, and update detailed project schedules covering turbine installation, commissioning, and BoP activities from pre-sales through execution.
- Develop baseline schedules and manage updates throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare what-if scenarios, recovery plans, and mitigation strategies to protect critical paths.
Cross-Regional Coordination
- Coordinate schedule inputs from regional teams, subcontractors, and partners across Europe and LATAM.
- Align planning processes with regional regulations, working practices, and resource constraints.
- Track availability of key resources (crews, cranes, equipment, logistics) and integrate into project plans.
Progress Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor site progress using reports, KPIs, and earned value metrics.
- Provide regular schedule updates, variance analysis, and risk visibility to Project Managers and senior stakeholders.
- Proactively identify delays, risks, and critical path impacts.
Process & Tools
- Support the use and optimisation of planning tools and platforms (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, ERP systems).
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO or construction organisation.
- Work closely with logistics, HSE, quality, and construction teams to ensure realistic and executable plans.
Requirements
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 3–5+ years’ experience as a Project Planner / Scheduler, ideally within renewable energy, wind, or industrial construction.
- Strong proficiency with planning software (Primavera P6 preferred; MS Project acceptable).
- Solid understanding of construction sequencing, heavy-lift operations, logistics, and commissioning.
- Experience managing multi-country or multi-region project schedules.
Desirable
- Wind industry experience with turbine OEMs or EPC contractors.
- Exposure to European and/or LATAM permitting, logistics, or regulatory environments.
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems.
- Spanish or Portuguese language skills in addition to English.
Work Environment
- Based in a European or LATAM hub, with regular coordination across both regions.
- Occasional travel to construction sites, warehouses, and partner facilities as required.
How to Apply
You can apply for this role directly on LinkedIn, via our website, or by contacting me confidentially at charlie.parker@mackinnon-bruce.com.
