Lead Planner

Join a major global wind-energy company as Lead Planner.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and progress the overall resource‑loaded portfolio schedule in Primavera (VESTAS planning software) to ensure accurate projected staffing requirements.
• Assist in the development of project plans and schedules from level one integrated project plans to detailed level activities.
• Obtain data on project progress and logic from Project Managers, contractors, or other personnel.
• Review and validate expected milestone dates on new projects, assisting in setting milestone targets as required.
• Elaborate monthly and weekly planning reports for customers according to contractual requirements.
• Conduct schedule review meetings and assist in developing alternatives to accommodate changes to project plans.
• Assist other planners at corporate level, project managers, team members, and the Head of Construction on scheduling issues.
• Support the project team with claim management variation cases and operational site management with short‑term planning tasks.
• Create and maintain planning for bidding phase in Primavera, supporting the Bid Construction Manager.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• More than 5 years of experience as a Project Planner on large international projects (budget > €50MM), with experience in wind energy valuable.
• Proficiency in English and French, spoken and written (mandatory).
• Solid skills in Office software, Primavera, and MS Project.

Competencies

• International experience and global interaction with customers, partners, and providers from multiple countries.
• Demonstrated organization and interpersonal skills in maintaining meetings with external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to handle frequent changes in workload and priorities.
• Work efficiently under tight deadlines, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Capacity to prioritize multiple projects and adjust workload accordingly.
• Problem solving and judgement capabilities.

What We Offer

Exciting work in an evolving and international environment, with continuous growth in wind energy. Prioritized development of personal and professional skills, and a results‑oriented approach to meet expected outcomes.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position based in Madrid, Spain or Montpellier, France and requires up to 30% travel per year.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. We encourage applicants to remove any personal information not relevant to the role from their CV.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion.