Project Planner

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 60,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Acciona Mechanical and Electrical Services is a leading provider of comprehensive mechanical and electrical solutions. We specialize in the design, construction, and maintenance of critical infrastructure, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across various sectors including energy, transport, water, and manufacturing. With a strong commitment to quality and safety, Acciona M&E is dedicated to advancing technological excellence and providing exceptional service to our clients.

Position Overview:

The Project Planner is responsible for producing programmes for the project management, design, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning activities for mechanical construction projects in the manufacturing and infrastructure fields. This role encompasses all phases of the project, including tender, delivery, and completion. The Project Planner will also be involved in cyclical scheduling, reviewing project progress against the baseline programme, and reporting as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce small to medium project tender and master construction work breakdown structures and programmes developed from “first principles” using the project scope of works, contract, design documentation, and project delivery strategies, in collaboration with the project commercial, design, and construction teams.
• Assist in the production of large or complex project tenders and master construction work breakdown structures and programmes.
• Coordinate inputs and liaise with all stakeholders during the development of project programmes.
• Assign plant, labour, and materials resources into the project programme.
• Convert tender/bid programmes into the contract master programme.
• Input into the basis of the programme, the programme management plan, and other programme-supporting documentation and management plans.
• Assist with the pursuit of formal programme acceptance, baseline assignment, and baseline management with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify time risk and time opportunities and assist with project schedule risk analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) and the allocation of time contingency into master programmes.
• Produce periodical progress updates and reporting on the project programme in consultation with the relevant stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree or HNC/HND qualification in a mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering or construction management-related discipline (preferred) or a trade background with relevant vocational training in planning and scheduling.
• Membership of a project management association and/or a demonstrable understanding of key project management principles, including risk and change management.
• Construction ‘White Card’.
• Computer literate and experienced in using industry-standard planning & scheduling tools (Oracle Primavera P6 / Powerproject / MS Project) and other related software applications (QSRA / Dashboard Reporting / MS Office / Visio / CAD / 3D or 4D BIM etc.).
• Understanding of core mechanical engineering construction and maintenance techniques and their application.
• Commercial acumen and knowledge of basic industry standard forms of contract and contract administration.

Minimum Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of demonstrated project planning & scheduling site-based experience.
• Experience in Greenfield or Brownfield Industrial Construction or Mechanical Maintenance projects covering Design, Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP), and Electrical disciplines, in fields such as oil & gas, water, cement, brewing, glass, paint, chemical processing, roads, transmission, or materials handling & storage.

Why Join Acciona Mechanical and Electrical Services?

• Work with a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions.
• Be part of a company that values sustainability and quality in all its projects.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of infrastructure and energy.