Lead Planning Engineer – On‑Site Scheduling Expert

Wood Plc; Fir Tree; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Lead Planning Engineer to provide planning and leadership services for a client project in the UK. The role requires on-site presence, strong scheduling expertise, and extensive use of Primavera.

The position is a full-time PSC arrangement with an approximate 8-month duration. The successful candidate will manage the project schedule, coordinate resource loading, and liaise with client controls to ensure timely delivery and reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelor) in a technical or business discipline or equivalent via vocational training/industry experience.
• Extensive scheduling/planning experience is essential.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera and scheduling tools including CPM, resource loading and levelling.
• Strong understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilities.
• Proficient in developing schedules, resource loading, progress and staffing plans.
• Solid grasp of earned value analysis, cost and schedule variances, and what-if scenarios.
• Deep understanding of project management principles and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Review project documentation including scope, execution plan, and manpower projection.
• Prepare and issue Level 1–3 schedules and supporting SBM and baselines.
• Direct and control the work of Planning Engineers on the project.
• Liaise with Client Project Control and other stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain accurate schedules and curves, analyze trends and forecast performance.
• Produce progress reports and action reports for project management.
• Identify interfaces between Project Operating Centres and other contractors.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Primavera

CPM analysis

WBS & CBS

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree (ISCED 6) in relevant field

Tools

Primavera

Scheduling software

Job description

Wood is seeking a Lead Planning Engineer to provide planning and leadership services for a client project in the UK. The role requires on-site presence, strong scheduling expertise, and extensive use of Primavera.

The position is a full-time PSC arrangement with an approximate 8-month duration. The successful candidate will manage the project schedule, coordinate resource loading, and liaise with client controls to ensure timely delivery and reporting.