Planner 

We are seeking talented individuals to join our planning team. 
Are you experienced and driven when it comes to planning, then this might be the right opportunity for you!

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. Join us and be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where together we are shaping the future of shipbuilding. 

So – what are your skills? 

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop schedules containing all agreed activities, deliverables, milestones based on the standard Cost- and Work Breakdown Structure
• Maintain and manage date changes and progress, support Project Management in managing schedule delays
• Report and communicate project status internally and externally
• Compile Progress Reports, detailed plans and notifying the Project Team of deviations and potential issues
• Follow-up the hour budgets and deviations

Qualifications

• Experience in the shipbuilding industry 
• Knowledge of Project Planning Management practices
• Experience with planning systems, such as Primavera P6 is an advantage
• Relevant education in an engineering or technical discipline (Bsc/Msc level)
• Good working knowledge of MS Office tools, especially excel.
• Good knowledge of English, oral and written
• Good cultural understanding

 VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above. 

This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Personal qualities

• Structured and accurate
• Good analytical skills with the ability to provide solutions to issues
• Good communication and presentational skills when dealing with project staff and clients
• Self-motivated with sound interpersonal skills
• Good cooperative skills

Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

 

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment 
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package 
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen 
• Subsidized membership at the gym 
• Occupational health service 
• Flexible work from home policy 
• Free mobile phone usage 
• Central office location and free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

 

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few. 

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us! 

Contacts

Elin Fagerli, Department Manager, Planning, +47 48090090

Location

Tennfjordvegen 113
6264 Tennfjord

Key information:

Employer: Vard Electro AS

Reference number: 5153857991
Percentage of full-time: 100%
Regular
Application deadline: 09/08/2026