Planner

Planner

We are Seaway7, a diverse group of team players, change makers and leaders in the delivery of offshore wind projects. What we do makes a difference to our planet and the future, by bringing sustainable, renewable energy to the world.

Seaway7 are looking for a (junior) Planner to join our team at our Zoetermeer, Netherlands office on a full-time staff basis.

As a Planner, you will be supporting our tenders and the delivery of our global projects by making tender and project schedules for the development of offshore wind farms. Our projects range from laying cables to installation of foundations and wind turbines with our modern fleet of vessels. In addition, our projects are multi-disciplinary consisting of engineering, procurement, and manufacturing whereby the planning one of the primary tools is to control our projects. Historical vessels records are maintained by the planning discipline and together with the technical know-how as a Planner you have a major responsibility in establishing the offshore installation schedules of Seaway’s installation vessels.

Besides to being part of one of the project or tender teams, you are also part of the Planning Team within the Contracts and Project Control department. Our Planning Team consists of 6 planners and a planning manager, who have been working for Seaway7 between 1 and 12 years and who are working in our offices in Zoetermeer (Netherlands), Leer (Germany) and Oslo (Norway). The atmosphere within the various teams is informal and friendly and colleagues are always ready to support each other.

What you will be doing

• Preparing schedules for our tenders and projects
• Proactively identify schedule risks and opportunities and engage with relevant stakeholders
• Preparing planning related reports such as narratives and dashboards to support project performance measurements
• Preparing planned versus as-built, hindcasting, lessons learnt
• Support department improvement initiatives and creating standards
• Furthermore, planners are representing Seaway 7 with planning related matters to clients and subcontractors
• Travel to our vessels during the offshore execution and visit our various offices in other countries
• Any ad-hoc activities as required

What you will bring to the team

It’s the commitment and enthusiasm of our people that gives us our energy to create change and make an impact for the future. And we want you to bring your personality, skills and experience, powering us to be leaders in offshore wind.

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in a technical direction (BSc.), preferably Industrial Engineering or Maritime Technology, Civil Engineering
• Between 2 to 6 years of planning experience
• Experience with planning software Primavera P6 is advantageous
• Skills in all Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)
• Affinity with Power Pivot and PowerBI are advantageous
• A team player with an innovative, and positive attitude
• Organizational qualities
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal

At times, there may be specific qualifications we’re looking for, but we also recognise the power of transferrable skills, so if you feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for, we want to hear from you.

What we can offer

We offer the opportunity to create a future to be proud of, for generations to come. Whatever the role, wherever the location, everyone plays a part.

And when we say everyone, we mean everyone. Because we believe that it’s our team spirit that makes us special. Whether we’re getting stuck in, overcoming a challenge, or celebrating a success, we always do it together.

Alongside this, we’re continually creating the environment for you to be at your best – in and outside of work. This includes:

• Career development – access to a range of learning opportunities, as well as being part of a culture that encourages growth and development.
• Flexible working – everyone has commitments, responsibilities, and passions outside of work. With a range of patterns available including hybrid, part-time or flexitime working, let’s discuss how we make time for what matters to you.
• A holistic benefits package – we pride ourselves in offering a wide range of benefits that support your financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

The next steps

To apply for this role, simply click the ‘Apply’ button found on this page.

You may be prompted to set up a profile with us. It’s quick and easy to do. Or, if you have already created a profile with us, simply log in and submit your application.

Here are 3 top tips to help you submit an application:

• Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
• Include a cover letter as part of your application. It’s your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team and our renewables business.
• Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission.

Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps.

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