Planning Intern Location: Badentoy, Aberdeen Contract: 12-month paid internship / industrial placement Working pattern: Monday-Friday, flexible working hours (generally office-based Tuesday-Thursday)About the roleAre you a Business, Project Management or Operations-focused student looking for a hands-on industrial placement where you can gain real-world experience in planning, scheduling, and total lifecycle management?We're looking for a Planning Intern to join this well-known Oil Exploration & Energy Services business, where you'll support the Master Scheduler in delivering effective manufacturing schedules and capacity plans. This is a varied, practical role that will give you exposure to the full lifecycle of offshore and onshore products, working closely with planning, workshop, rental, and manufacturing teams.What you'll be doingAs a Planning Intern, you'll be involved in a wide range of activities, including:Supporting the Master Scheduler with manufacturing schedules, workload, and capacity planningPreparing workshop schedules, capacity charts, and planning reportsWorking closely with workshop and operational teams to support smooth execution of plansAssisting with analysis of deviations from plan, identifying risks and potential recovery actionsSupporting planning for new and ongoing projects, including future capacity requirementsGaining hands-on exposure to planning tools and systems used in industryWhat we're looking forWe're open to applications from students between 2nd and 3rd year of university, or recent graduates, who are keen to build a career in planning, project management, or operations.Essential:Studying towards (or recently obtained) a degree in Project Management, Business Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related disciplineStrong organisational and problem-solving skillsGood communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationshipsA proactive, curious mindset and willingness to learnDesirable:Any exposure to planning, scheduling, manufacturing, or engineering environmentsKnowledge of tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6Interest in continuous improvement methodsWhat you'll gainA paid 12-month industrial placement within a global organisationHands-on experience in planning, scheduling, and capacity managementExposure to real operational challenges and cross-functional teamsMentorship and support from an experienced planning teamIf you're organised, analytical, and keen to learn how planning drives operational success, we'd love to hear from you.JBRP1_UKTJ