{"id":1269542,"url":"https://alion.io/job/nexans-senior-project-planner","title":"Senior Project Planner","company":{"id":594834,"name":"Nexans","domain":"nexans.fi","url":"https://alion.io/company/nexans-fi","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Milton Keynes, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":57000,"max_usd":106000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":25},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-25T23:30:37Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-25","last_verified_at":"2026-09-26T06:12:21Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Onboarding you to the Company:\nThe Turnkey and Offshore Project section is responsible for execution of projects within the business group.\nThe project planning team is responsible for coordination and development of the project planning discipline and shall support the project execution departments with planning and adequate processes and systems.\nThe Project Planner is part of the Project Planning team allocated to one or several projects or tenders and reporting within the project organisation to the corresponding project manager or tender manager.\nThe team is spread between several locations - and may support execution activities ongoing in different plants and sites within the PWR-T business group\nWelcoming you to the team:\nThe purpose of the Senior Project Planner is to provide planning services to the projects - ensure that the Projects schedule(s) are developed based on Nexans planning principles and Contract requirements to meet contractual and key milestones. They will ensure high quality and efficient project execution by close and proactive follow-up and timely reporting and provide input to allocated tenders.\nThe position sizing: Turnover for the projects is in the range 5-1200 MEUR. Number of projects / tenders per Project Planner varies.\nGetting a flying start:\nThis role encompasses several key responsibilities across the tender process, project execution, and additional support to projects:\nTender Process Involvement:\nProvide input for allocated tenders, considering risk and financial aspects.\nReview and clarify tender specifications for effective planning and control.\nProject Execution Oversight:\nEstablish baseline schedules aligned with contract obligations, client expectations, and internal procedures.\nRegularly update project status by coordinating with various stakeholders and adjust schedules accordingly.\nMaintain a comprehensive understanding of project scope, critical paths, and interdependencies.\nPerform detailed analysis, including variation analyses, resource assessments, and risk/opportunity alignment with schedules.\nFacilitate on-time delivery (OTD) processes and ensure adherence by the project team.\nProvide internal and external progress reports as per client and organizational requirements.\nRevise baseline schedules in response to major scope changes and update monthly reports.\nForecast and align resource requirements with project team members and line managers.\nAdditional Project Support:\nUphold high professional standards and contribute to the development of planning competencies.\nSupport system and competence development through training initiatives.\nContribute to skills development, resource planning, and improvement opportunities within the project support section.\nAssist with other related tasks as directed by management.\nHow you make an impact:\nReliable tender and project schedules\nClose follow-up and timely reporting according to internal and external requirements\nActive contributor and team member in the project to satisfy both internal and external clients\nUniversity degree or similar\nProfessional level in the field of project planning\nTypically 5 - 10 years experience as project planner in relevant sectors\nGeneral knowledge in project management as well as basic technical and economical understanding\nComputer skills in relevant software programs like Primavera, MS Project, Excel, Word etc.\nWriting and oral presentation skills, English and Norwegian.\nCore Competencies: Take Responsibility, Global Team Player, High Standards in Excellence, People Leadership and Initiative, Customer and Market Focus, Global vision\nCompetencies & Personal Attributes:\nDisciplined in execution\nTakes responsibility and must be results-orientated, persistent, self-motivated\nThe ability to work both independently and as part of a team\nKey competences:\nStrong project management skills\nGood attitude\nOperational excellence\nTaking responsibility\nTeam player\nCustomer orientation and relationship","description_format":"text","description_chars":3979,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-25T23:30:37Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":23,"reasons":["conf:6","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-26T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/nexans-senior-project-planner","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/nexans-senior-project-planner.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-27T02:49:42Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2602,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2398,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-28T00:00:00Z"}}}