Construction Planner Crane (m/w/d)

The Execution Portfolio Planning Planning Team is part of the Northern and Central Europe (NCE) Onshore CPX PMO & Planning Department and works closely with Project Management, Procurement, Construction and Service to ensure smooth planning and execution of onshore wind projects.

The team centrally manages and optimizes planning across the regional project portfolio and plays a key role in securing safe, efficient and cost-effective project delivery. The international team is located in Husum/Germany and Stettin/Poland.

Responsibilities:

As our new Operational Crane Planner (m/f/d), you will support the successful execution of the NCE CPX Onshore project portfolio by centrally managing and planning the external crane resources prior to and during the execution phase.

Together with a highly motivated international team, you will:

• Plan, allocate and coordinate crane resources across all onshore projects in NCE
• Ensure crane availability on site in line with project schedules and quality requirements
• Provide consolidated demand forecasts and align them with crane suppliers and procurement
• Align closely with stakeholders (Project Management, Procurement, Construction, Service) to ensure integrated planning
• Optimize resource allocation across projects considering cost, safety, quality and flexibility
• Track project progress, monitor risks, implement mitigations and provide regular reporting on capacity and planning status
• Support portfolio optimization and strategic planning decisions
• Contribute to supplier performance management and crane sourcing strategy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, vocational education / apprenticeship or equivalent experience in a technical or commercial field
• Work experience preferably in the areas site construction planning, ideally in a company within the wind branch or other complex industrial projects or project environments
• Know-how in planning, reporting and analysis instruments inclusively corresponding software
• Understanding of planning processes and resource coordination
• Very good IT skills and proficient handling of IT systems (MS Office products and ERP-Software; preferably experience in SAP, Primavera)
• Very good English skills, German and/or Polish language is an advantage
• High technical understanding of Wind Turbine Generators

Competencies:

• Strong coordination and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple stakeholders in dynamic project situations
• Communicative team player with high power of comprehension
• Proficiency in communicating clearly and effectively and interacting with employees at all professional levels
• Competence in building interpersonal and stakeholder relationships
• Strong ability to work methodically and effectively with work groups across the organization

Your benefits – because your contribution counts:

• Start & Perspective: Structured onboarding program and a permanent employment contract with long-term prospects 
• Development & Skills: Varied work in a forward-looking industry and individual opportunities for professional growth
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Overtime account, option to work from home up to 8 days per month, 30 days of vacation plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off, and the option for a sabbatical 
• Add-Ons: Business bike, gym allowance, company pension plan, Germany-wide train ticket (Deutschlandticket) 
• Team & Culture: Scandinavian-inspired with flat hierarchies, informal culture, and great team spirit

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DEIB Statement

 
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

 
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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