Senior Planning Engineer

At COP, we’re here to unlock the full potential of offshore wind to power the world, and there’s no time to waste. As part of our team, you’ll work on market-leading projects with some of the most experienced and passionate people in the industry. Together, we get stuff done and own the impact of our work, with respect and safety always at the core.

We are looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to support planning and scheduling activities for COP’s Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Project, ideally based in Edinburgh. The Pentland project is an innovative floating offshore wind development located off the coast of Dounreay in Caithness, northern Scotland. Once operational, the project is expected to generate approximately 100 MW of clean electricity, enough to power around 70,000 homes, contributing to the advancement of floating wind technology and supporting the UK’s transition to renewable energy.

In this role, you will work closely with the project management and technical teams to develop and maintain integrated project schedules, ensuring that milestones, dependencies, and timelines are clearly defined and effectively monitored. As part of the Pentland project team, you will support the coordination of planning activities across multiple workstreams and contractors, helping ensure the successful development and delivery of a complex offshore wind project.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules covering key development and delivery milestones.
• Support the preparation of project plans, schedule updates, and progress reporting for project leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress against planned milestones and identify schedule deviations and potential delays.
• Work closely with package managers and technical teams to coordinate planning activities across project workstreams.
• Support the identification and mitigation of schedule risks and critical path activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project planning and project controls processes.
• Prepare schedule analysis and planning inputs for project decision-making and reporting.

Your Experience:

• Experience working in project planning or project controls roles, ideally within offshore windfarm projects or large infrastructure, construction, or energy projects.
• Proficient user of planning tools including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, critical path analysis, and progress tracking methodologies.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint and ThinkCell for project reporting and schedule analysis.

What Is It Like To Work With Us:

• Be at the heart of the action – Work on projects that shape the future of our evolving industry, collaborating with industry leaders and influencing change on a global scale.
• Be encouraged to be brave – Move at pace, make bold decisions, and drive the energy transition forward.
• Be trusted to thrive – Work with autonomy in a diverse, respectful, and empowering environment where contributions are valued and your growth matters.

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits package adapted to market.
• Flexibility and autonomy – The freedom to shape your workday to balance professional and personal commitments.
• Career growth and development – Learn from industry leaders, take ownership of your career path, and be exposed to the full offshore wind project lifecycle.
• International exposure – Work across multiple markets, engage with global stakeholders, and build an international network of industry leaders.
• Global and inclusive culture – Join an international team where diverse perspectives are valued, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

We kindly ask that all applications be submitted in English, as only applications in English will be considered. We will conduct ongoing interviews; therefore, early application is encouraged. As a part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable recruitment process, we request that you do not include a personal photo on your CV. If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact recruitment@cop.dk. We will handle your information with confidentiality and handle all personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

Please Note: We unfortunately are not considering staffing agency inquiries or submissions for open opportunities for our team. We appreciate your respect for our current approach and if future opportunities arise where we require external assistance, we will reach out to selected agencies directly.