Are you looking for the next step in your career at the global leader in sustainable energy solutions? Would you be motivated by working with the newest technology and skilled colleagues working to deliver transformational projects? If yes, Vestas has opportunities for you to develop your skills and forge a career in the wind industry.

Region NCE > SBU NCE Construction & Operations > Construction Onshore, North & West

Department

The Construction Department oversees all wind farm projects from start to completion. The team takes responsibility for a wind farm once a contract has been signed and remains responsible until the final tests are completed. This includes the standard installation, commissioning, and final handover of the wind farms to our customers.
Working closely together with the customer, suppliers and other stakeholders is a key parameter to ensure to keep the project on budget and schedule.

Responsibilities
In this role the Project Planner will provide project planning, reporting and analysis support to the Project Management teams. Your expertise will be required to provide alternative scenario to the Project Manager to stick to contractual schedule or propose solution to mitigate delays, if any.

• Create, maintain, and progress the project schedules whilst overseeing internal and external progress reporting
• Gather actual data, update project schedules, and develop accurate schedule forecasts
• Evaluate and identify risks and issues compromising project schedules and develop plans to mitigate them
• Deliver line of sight for the Project Managers (incl. interdependencies/impact, critical paths, S-curves etc.)
• Drive, facilitate and document planning sessions independently
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and escalate when necessary.
• Organise and participate in weekly and monthly project reviews, planning and performance, hand-over and kick-off meetings
• Support in the documenting and formalizing best practices ensuring an aligned and coherent process framework across the functions

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field such as project management, business, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline
• At least one year of experience in a position related to Planning, Coordination, Controlling or similar
• Value Chain Understanding
• IT knowledge mainly in Excel (Primavera or MS Project)
• Great oral and written communication skills in English
• Analytical and systematic approach – ability to analyse data
• Contractual and commercial business understanding and information/data analysis

Competencies

• You can communicate upwards, outwards, and downwards in an open, direct, and honest way to ensure full transparency and alignment
• Good interpersonal skills to deal with a broad range of stakeholders with different backgrounds
• Problem-solving skills to address issues as they arise during project planning and execution
• Capacity to prioritise tasks among multiple projects and adjust workload accordingly
• You take joint responsibility for our project team's performance, responsibility for your decisions and speak up when facing challenges and issues
• A keen eye for detail to ensure nothing is overlooked, whilst maintaining the high-level overview
• A curious mindset, to learn and develop your understanding of wind turbine construction, subcontractor management, and the value chain
• You approach our projects with curiosity and execute diligently, actively, and passionately with focus on cooperation, stakeholder management and "what is best for Vestas"

What we offer
You'll be working in a fast-growing team which is at the forefront of growth within the wind energy sector. As well as offering an attractive salary and benefits package, we put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to work efficiently to achieve results.

Additional information
Primary work locations: Aarhus, DK; Warrington, UK; Hamburg, DE; or Malmo, Sweden
Expected travel: approximately 20 travel days per year
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 21/12/2023.
You can apply online by clicking on the “Apply Online” button at the top or bottom of this page.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.