About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

A Planner plays a crucial role in ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and on schedule.

We are recruiting engineering and project professionals for various roles for a Project Management Consultant (PMC) team to be engaged in projects across Europe but based in Munich.

These positions will form a Project Controls team supporting the delivery of small projects within the Burghausen, DE refinery. The Project Controls lead will lead this team. Projects will include brownfield modifications, and routine maintenance projects within the refinery, generally up to 20m EUR in value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans that outline the sequence of activities, resources required, and timelines for completion.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather relevant information for project planning.
• Create project schedules using scheduling software tools to allocate resources effectively and optimize project timelines.
• Regularly update and adjust schedules based on project progress, changes in scope, and unforeseen challenges.
• Work with project teams to identify and allocate necessary resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to meet project requirements.
• Ensure that resource allocations are in line with project budgets and timelines.
• Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project schedules.
• Develop contingency plans and work closely with project teams to mitigate risks and minimize the impact on project timelines.
• Monitor and report on the progress of projects, comparing actual performance against planned milestones.
• Provide regular status updates to project teams and management, highlighting any deviations from the original schedule.
• Facilitate communication between different project teams and stakeholders to ensure everyone is aligned with project schedules and objectives.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports to keep all relevant parties informed.
• Evaluate and assess the impact of changes to project scope, schedule, and resources.
• Work with project teams to implement changes efficiently while minimizing disruptions to the overall project plan.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including schedules, reports, and other relevant records.
• Ensure that all project-related documentation complies with industry standards and regulations.
• Participate in project reviews to identify areas for improvement in planning and scheduling processes.
• Implement lessons learned from previous projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of future planning activities.
• Ensure that project planning activities comply with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in project planning and scheduling.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of project management principles and industry-specific challenges.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.