Planner / Senior planner

Vard Design & Engineering is leading in development of advanced and specialized vessel designs. Our solutions come together in close partnership with clients, suppliers and our own shipyards, combining into a powerful package. In a dynamic working environment, supported by the extensive experience base in Vard Group, we develop globally acknowledged ship designs. In addition to the traditional projects for oil and gas, VARD is targeting segments like offshore wind, fisheries, cruise and aqua culture. These are thriving markets with a high degree of innovation, where the VARD ability to think differently makes us highly competitive.

 

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

We’re now looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Planner to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our projects on course, collaborating with colleagues across departments to solve challenges, streamline processes, and make an impact every day. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment, love working with others, and want to grow your career while helping us navigate the future of the maritime industry, this could be your next big opportunity.

• Develop schedules containing all agreed activities, deliverables and milestones
• Maintain and manage date changes and progress, support Project Management in managing schedules
• Compile Progress Reports, detailed plans and commissioning programs, notifying the Project Team of deviations and potential issues
• Follow-up the hour budgets and deviations

Qualifications

The experienced candidate has:

• Experience from the shipbuilding industry 
• Knowledge of Project Planning Management practices
• Experience with planning systems, such as Primavera P6 is an advantage
  

Both experienced and recent graduates have:

• Relevant education in an engineering or technical discipline (Bsc/Msc level)
• Good working knowledge of MS Office tools, especially excel

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

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 and subsidized internet at home 
• 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

Odd Sindre Alnes, Lead of Engineering Planning, 997 48 813

Location

Røysegata 10
6003 Ålesund

Key information:

Employer: Vard Group AS, Design & Engineering

Reference number: 5022432171
Percentage of full-time: 100%
Regular
Application deadline: 19/10/2025