Planner

Company Description

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. 

In your job you will work for the offshore energy division. Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities.

Job Description

Make your mark as Planner for Boskalis Subsea Services located in Aberdeen.  You will be accountable for ensuring that all departmental and project planning requirements are fully met and executed to the highest standard. The role demands a consistent focus on customer requirements, the maintenance of strict tendering discipline, and full adherence to established planning processes and procedures. In addition, the postholder will ensure that the planning function is correctly utilised across the organisation and that interfaces between departments are managed efficiently to support effective operational performance.

Your responsibilities as Planner:

The main responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited too; 

• Responsible for providing a complete planning service, identifying the key activities and actions required to achieve the project milestones and Project Offshore Schedule.
• To initiate and co-ordinate the planning process for the Department and Projects.
• Preparation of  Tender and Project schedules inc. any tidal and weather allowances.
• Compilation of documentation for timings of projects Planned v’s Actual analysis.
• Development of tender schedules to assist the Tendering Department.
• Monitoring and reporting of progress on project schedules.
• Preparation and maintenance of the Project Master Schedule including updating with offshore durations from vessel DPR’s.
• Schedule analysis and forecasting of schedule trends, and identification of possible remedial actions where required.

Qualifications

You can make your mark as Planner if you have:

• 3 years’ experience as Planner in a Subsea/Oil and Gas Capacity.
• HND in Planning (or similar).
• Working knowledge of P6 and MSP.
• Excellent Communication skills.

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditions: Besides a competitive salary, you will receive a holiday entitlement of 34 days, a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and death in service benefit. There is also a range of flexible benefits you can take advantage of including the opportunity to buy additional holidays each year.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.  

Extra information

• Your team:  you will form part of a team of experienced Project Services professionals.
• Where you will work: Your location will be our office in Aberdeen.
• Full/part- time job: The position of Planner is full time, 35 hours per week.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Additional Information

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Planner.  Please contact Matthew Hurrel, Recruiter.

Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies 

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore, we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.