Lead Planner

Wood; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Lead Planner to join their Dubai office. This full-time role focuses on preparing and reporting accurate project schedules for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly with Primavera software, and strong analytical skills. The ability to manage resources efficiently and communicate effectively is essential. This role offers opportunities for mentoring and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant scheduling/planning experience.
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling software and techniques.
• Prior experience in a senior planning role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and report accurate project schedules.
• Manage resource loading, progress, and staffing plans.
• Analyze cost and schedule variances.

Skills

Scheduling/planning experience

Primavera knowledge

Logic and CPM analysis

Resource loading and levelling

Project Execution Procedures

WBS & CBS structures understanding

Earned value application

Cost Management principles

Strong communication skills

Analytical and statistical evaluation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Planner to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on preparation, review and reporting of accurate project schedules and plans for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Dubai, UAE.

This role is a full-time office-based role in Dubai, UAE with travel requirement.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Incumbents will typically have a minimum 5 years relevant scheduling/planning experience
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera and other scheduling software and related tools and techniques including Logic and CPM analysis, resource loading and levelling
• Advanced knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Scheduling
• Advanced understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilities
• Advanced ability to develop project schedules and plans
• Advanced ability to prepare resource loading, progress and staffing plans
• Excellent understanding of earned value application, cost and schedule variance analyses/trending and what-if scenarios
• Advanced understanding of project management principles and techniques
• Strong understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management
• Prior experience in a senior planning role.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates commitment to Wood Values, Visions & Behaviours
• Applies analytical and statistical evaluation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Uses initiative, experience and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to guide, mentor & supervise others
• Demonstrates effective organization & project planning skills