Lead Planning Engineer – GCC1 (Site)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Lead Planner based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role involves leading planning efforts in oil, gas, and new energy sectors, requiring a minimum of 15 years' relevant experience and a Bachelor's in Engineering. The position offers a competitive remuneration package, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Commitment to continued professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years Engineering Planning / Cost Estimation / Quantity Surveyor experience.
• Competent user of MS Office Suite and Primavera.
• Exposure to preparation and negotiation of extension of time claims.

Responsibilities

• Lead Planner role within Oil, Gas & New Energies based in Abu Dhabi.

Skills

Engineering Planning

Cost Estimation

Quantity Surveying

Primavera

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

MS Word

MS Project

Python

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Planner within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities

• Lead Planner role within Oil, Gas & New Energies based in Abu Dhabi

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects : Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion : We are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package : With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance : Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance : The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity : In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan : Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award : Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development : Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections : Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy : Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

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 qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering
• Minimum 15 years Engineering Planning / Cost Estimation / Quantity Surveyor experience (Feasibility / Concept, Pre FEED, FEED, Detail Engineering Projects)
• Competent / proficient user of Primavera, MS Excel, MS Power point, MS Access, and MS Word, and MS Project
• Advanced user of MS Excel, MS Access, Python
• Exposure in preparation and negotiation of extension of time claims
• Cost Estimation skills
• Schedule Risk Analysis Using Primavera Risk Analysis
• Construction / Fabrication Knowledge