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Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.\nAt Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. 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Working with the project team to define the necessary resources for project completion, evaluating the work breakdown structure\nWorking closely with engineering, supply chain, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, client, and contractors to identify potential changes in scope and quantify the impact of each change in a timely fashion.\nIntegrating material resource requirements with project schedule and defines procurement activities and order lead times. Regularly communicates with Supply Chain Management (SCM) team and updates schedules to ensure procurement activities take place in a timely way and lead times are optimized to meet schedule targets.\nParticipates in project reviews. Composes reports and updates all required project data in Project Control systems for Management Information and Project Analysis. Communicates project progress and control issues to project management team and offers solutions.\nEffectively communicates appropriate information to customers and other stakeholders in a timely manner in order to achieve the desired understanding.\nYour background\nProven 5 years’ experience as a Planner within similar industry (preferably for EPC projects in T&D)\nStrong experience in project planning and scheduling, including in mature scheduling methods and tools\nOperational skills, robust previous experience as part of project teams\nAble to advise and lead the project team with respect to the programme progress\nAbility to communicate effectively to all areas of the business\nExpert Knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6\nSelf-motivated\nTravel when required to Birmingham office and site.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. 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