Lead Planner

Wood PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company seeks a skilled Lead Planner to manage high-value projects. This role requires extensive experience in scheduling and planning, with responsibilities including project schedule maintenance and coordination with various teams. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in the energy sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of scheduling/planning experience.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and report accurate project schedules.
• Act as Planning focal point for specific project scopes.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction.

Skills

Project Management Principles

Change Control

Risk Analysis

Tools

Primavera

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Planner with a proven track record in planning and scheduling management, ideally coming from a planning background, to take on a high-value portfolio of projects for a high-profile client.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model, and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, decarbonisation, and electrification markets. We pride ourselves on steady and predictable delivery, with an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition, and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the forefront of transformative projects providing sustainable power for future generations. We are committed to bringing low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are actively committed to diversity and inclusion
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to reward appropriately
• Medical Insurance: Covering inpatient and outpatient care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Providing Life Assurance
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law
• Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company matching
• Long Service Award: Celebrating milestones at 5-year intervals
• Professional Development: Tailored development plans
• Global connections: Access to industry experts worldwide
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community sharing knowledge on energy systems

The key objectives for this role are :

1. Prepare, review, and report accurate project schedules and plans to control projects throughout their lifecycle.
2. Develop project schedules and plans with appropriate detail and accuracy, adhering to contractual requirements and company standards. Drive continuous improvement within the Planning team.
3. Support the development of the Planning team, manage project schedules, and maintain planning documentation. May act as the focal point for several project scopes.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities :

1. Act as Planning focal point for specific project scopes.
2. Review and maintain planning control structures aligned with the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
3. Maintain baseline project plans and schedules using scheduling software.
4. Monitor planning activities across project phases.
5. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and third parties to stay informed of project activities and impacts on schedules.
6. Provide project plans and progress reports as required.
7. Update and review project plans, schedules, and manpower requirements.
8. Assess schedule impact of change notifications.
9. Review overall project progress and milestones, evaluate performance.
10. Participate in project meetings and schedule risk analysis.
11. Mentor and develop Planning personnel.

Ensure that :

1. Schedules are maintained per contract and project WBS.
2. Schedules are issued timely and contain logic, critical path, and float details.
3. Schedules are baselined upon client approval.
4. Schedules include resources according to standards.
5. Work pack milestones are identified.
6. Milestones are maintained in schedules and cost reports.

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications:

What makes you remarkable?

We encourage applicants even if they do not meet every qualification but have relevant experience or skills. Diversity and inclusion are valued.

Expected :

• Minimum 15 years of scheduling/planning experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera and scheduling tools.
• Understanding of Project Execution Procedures and WBS & CBS structures.
• Ability to develop schedules, resource plans, and perform earned value analysis.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, cost management, change control, and risk analysis.
• Site experience on EPC projects is required.
• Prior Lead Planning experience is required.

About us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to various characteristics as per governing laws.