Associate Project Planner

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

Associate Project Planner at Seaway7

Seaway7 are looking for an Associate Project Planner to join our team at our Zoetermeer, Netherlands office on a full-time staff basis.

As an Associate Project 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 7 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 will you 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 experience would we like you to have?

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
• 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 do we offer?

We offer the opportunity to create a future to be proud of for generations to come. Whatever the role, wherever the location, at Seaway7, everyone plays a part in making renewable energy possible.

This is more than a place to work, this is a place to bring your energy. A place to belong, and feel part of a team which will back you every step of the way.

Alongside this, we provide an environment for you to feel at your best – in-and-outside of work, with great perks to support your health, wealth and wellbeing. We offer comprehensive benefits which vary by location according to local requirements, as well as our global benefits which include:

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT – We support your continuous development to craft a career you love. You will have the opportunity to grow in Seaway7 or across the Subsea7 Group to suit your interests and goals.
• FLEXIBILITY – We want our employees to thrive. This is why we offer a working from home options that gives employees some flexibility whilst balancing this with highly valued face to face time that keeps our team spirit at the center.
• WELLBEING – Our extensive wellbeing offering is focused on mind, body, connection, and helping our employees to thrive. We have an excellent employee assistance programme which offers support for a range of work related or private matters.
• CONNECT – Our employee networks create a sense of community. Get involved in the planning or just enjoy perks! From paddle boarding, ski trips, running and cycle groups, to family days and summer parties. Join conversations on topics that matter such as inclusion and culture, and live our sustainability value by joining community beach cleans and plogging.

Our passionate employees make it all happen.