Trainee Project Planner
Vacancy: Trainee Project Planner who is ‘equipped for impact’
About our organisation
“The job of a planner is comparable to that of a magician.”
Lester Verhoef, Manager Planning & PMO
About the position of Trainee Project Planner
As a Trainee Project Planner at Huisman you can expect a challenging position in an international organization. You will be part of a dynamic and professional company where innovation, quality, flexibility and creativity are key. You will be able to develop innovative technologies and contribute to, for example, interesting projects in the field of sustainability. The complete design and production are done in-house and we deliver turn-key products to our customers. We can deliver anywhere in the world. Besides our inspiring working atmosphere, we offer an excellent benefits package, tailored to your background and experience.
Personal development and education opportunities are part of the deal. We would also like to point out the other advantages of working at Huisman, such as the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking innovations, an excellent employment conditions package and regular drinks in our own bar.
What do we expect of you?
As a trainee Project Planner, you will be responsible for preparing and coordinating schedules for both quotes sent through Sales and Huisman Projects.
You will be involved in both the quotation and project phases to ensure that the quotations have an achievable schedule, while after the contract the project team will be empowered to drive the project based on your planning.
This is what you will do:
- Set up (network) planning, both for projects and proposal, according to Huisman standards and working agreements;
- Periodically reporting on project progress to proposal lead, project manager and project team;
- Monitoring and identifying current and future capacity shortfalls;
- Continuous improvement of planning tools or processes;
- Ensuring schedule compliance, identifying bottlenecks and providing solutions.
Wondering if you are 'equipped for impact'?
You are:
- Accurate;
- Able to adapt quickly to new requirements and knows how to prioritize;
- Flexible and creative;
- Proactive and tenacious;
- Result and customer oriented.
You have:
- A Master's or Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical field;
- Analytical and systematic working method;
- Ability to quickly adapt to new requirements and prioritize.
Some practical things we need you to have:
- An EU passport/valid work permit for The Netherlands;
- A good command of the English language verbally and in writing.
More about Huisman
We design and produce in-house and deliver our turn-key products to clients worldwide. Our clients choose us for our entrepreneurial spirit, skills, reliability, and innovative solutions. Examples? How about, for example, the Monopile Gripper that we developed together with one of our customers. Are you also coming to work for Huisman? So, if you join Huisman make sure you are equipped for impact. In other words, surprise us, our clients and… yourself!
What do we have to offer?
- An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level;
- An international work environment;
- Various growth and development opportunities;
- Open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines.
Deadline and application process:
- The deadline for applications is 31-03-2025;
- After this date, we will commence the selection process. Selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview. The vacancy may be closed earlier if a suitable application is received;
- The first interview is scheduled to take place in week 6;
- References may be requested from current and/or previous employers after the first interview, in consultation with you.
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Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies:
We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered by Huisman. Applications received are property of Huisman. We don’t appreciate acquisition and this also applies to Huisman colleagues or associated Huisman companies.