
Planning Engineer (m/w/d)
Van Oord
Company Overview
Van Oord
Gorinchem, Netherlands
1868
Business Model
Marine Engineering and Dredging
Dredging, land reclamation, and marine construction
Contracting for public and private sector projects, maintenance services
Locations & Geography
Van Oord operates in multiple countries including the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and various locations in the Middle East.
Company Culture
Their mission is to create innovative and sustainable solutions for the maritime industry.
They promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values safety and sustainability.
Van Oord invests in employee training and development programs to enhance skills and career growth.
Activities & Projects
Recent notable projects include the construction of the Maasvlakte 2 in Rotterdam and various offshore wind farm developments.
They are actively involved in developing sustainable dredging technologies.
Van Oord implements practices aimed at reducing environmental impact, including the use of eco-friendly materials and methods.
Career Opportunities
Typical job openings at Van Oord include project managers, engineers, and marine specialists.
They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for international assignments.
Contact Information
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Job Description
As a project planner you provide plan and project control support to the project management to successfully plan and progress the preparation and execution of the works. You will work with the project team, consortium partners and (sub)contractors and proactively advise on time, progress, resource management, opportunities and risks. It is a multifaceted, but above all a responsible role, in which your knowledge and ingenuity will be put to the successful completion of the project.
Typical tasks and responsibilities comprise
- Maintaining, update and progress the contract planning, considering all aspects of the work like logic, resource planning, cash flows and uncertainties;
- Create transparency and overview with clear visuals (by usage of gant charts, time-distance diagrams, storyboards and 4D-plans);
- Advise project management on strategic direction for the project and provide "what if scenarios" to consider if the situation is asking for it;
- Deliver reliable progress reports during the project duration;
- Initiate and lead brainstorm and workshop type meetings like planning reviews and rehearsals of concept (ROC).
About You
You have strong communicative skills and believe in combining multiple disciplines for better results. Creating and maintaining a clear overview is what makes you tick! You have the ability to translate complex matters into understandable insights.
Next to that
- You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree;
- You have at least 6 years of experience in planning (in the industry);
- Excellent command of the English language, spoken and written;
- Experience in developing project schedules (e.g. Primavera P6, TILOS, MS Project).
About the role
March 25, 2025
On-site
- Gorinchem, Netherlands
6+ years
UTC+01:00
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