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Project Planner
Drafting and elaborating the project plan based on the available scope and in coordination with the project team. Providing insight into the resources required at the role level to realize the project plan. Processing and providing insight into the TECOP aspects: technical, economic, commercial, organizational, and political. Establishing the link between project planning, project risks, and costs. Conducting probabilistic analyses for project planning. Creating time-path diagrams to provide insight into the work. Analyzing progress and bottlenecks within the project schedule. Providing insight into the consequences of bottlenecks for the project planning. Drafting proposals for resolving or mitigating bottlenecks, aimed at meeting deadlines as effectively as possible. If necessary, draw up and elaborate planning scenarios as input for an assessment of alternatives. Providing reports on planning and progress. Clearly illustrating the translation of issues and solutions into the project plan. Maintaining contact with relevant stakeholders where this is necessary for the execution of the work. Making an active contribution to the further development of expertise in project planning and integrated project control within the DRC project team and with the project planners.
Delivery: Project planning A fully detailed plan based on the provided scope. Role and resource requirements based on consultation with the project team. A visually and textually insightful plan incorporating potential solutions. Delivery: TECOP integration TECOP aspects (technical, economic, commercial, organizational, political) were incorporated into the planning. Documentation that provides insight into how these factors have been taken into account. Delivery: Risk, cost, and planning linkage A document or analysis file in which planning, risks, and costs are linked. Probabilistic analyses based on project data. Delivery: Time path diagrams One or more time path diagrams that graphically illustrate the work and phasing. Deliverable: Progress and bottleneck analysis Analysis of progress against the schedule. Consequence analysis of bottlenecks. Detailed proposals for solutions or mitigating measures. Delivery: Planning scenarios Alternative planning scenarios, fully elaborated, including substantiation. Delivery of scenarios as input for weighing alternatives. Deliverables: Reports and communication products Periodic reports on planning and progress. Clear communication outputs for the project team and stakeholders (e.g., slides, summaries, dashboards). Delivery: Expertise development Contribution to the development of project planning and integrated project control within the DRC team. Knowledge sharing with fellow project planners (e.g., formats, working methods, checks).
Minimum HBO working and thinking level. Preferably at least 8 years of relevant work experience in a professional work environment. Extensive experience in developing resource-loaded TECOP project plans for complex multidisciplinary projects. Experience with responsibility for resource-loaded TECOP project schedules. Extensive experience in creating timeway diagrams for complex multidisciplinary projects. Extensive experience in preparing, chairing, and processing interactive planning sessions. Knowledge of and experience with Primavera OPC, or the ability to quickly acquire this. Preferably experience with large capital projects (€300M+). Preferably experience with project controls and project risk management in OPC. A technical background or affinity with technology. Be able to clearly convey the importance of a realistic project plan. The ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Good written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English. Ability to work in a structured and result-oriented manner within a dynamic and operational environment. Demonstrable safety awareness
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We specialize in roles across the renewable energy sector, including positions in solar, wind (onshore & offshore), green hydrogen, energy storage, grid infrastructure, and sustainability. We recruit for technical, commercial, and project management roles at all levels.
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We conduct thorough interviews to assess both technical competencies and cultural fit. We have an extensive network in the renewable energy sector, which allows us to find both active and passive candidates.
Our process consists of several steps: (1) Intake with the client to understand the role, team, and culture, (2) Active sourcing and screening of candidates, (3) Presentation of a shortlist, (4) Interview coordination, (5) Offer and onboarding support.
We are a passionate, driven team that genuinely believes in the energy transition. We combine a personal approach with deep sector knowledge, and we're committed to making a real impact — for candidates, clients, and the planet.
We cover the full spectrum of renewables: solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and broader sustainability roles. We work with developers, EPCs, OEMs, and utilities.
We ARE Renewables is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands — one of Europe's key hubs for the energy transition. We operate across Europe and connect renewable energy talent with leading organizations in the sector.
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Depending on the role, we typically present the first shortlist within 1–2 weeks. For specialized or hard-to-fill positions, we set realistic timelines upfront.
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