Project Services Specialist

eTeam

Reading

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 55,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Job summary

Client, a leading provider of subsea production systems services, seeks an Engineering Planner for SPS projects in Reading. The role focuses on developing detailed schedules, coordinating engineering activities, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery in a hybrid office-based setting with some travel.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of planning experience in oil and gas, preferably SPS, and strong organizational and collaboration skills across diverse teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or industry experience preferred.
Minimum 1 year in planning/scheduling in oil and gas, preferably SPS.
Experience delivering complex engineering schedules.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage detailed engineering schedules for SPS projects.
Coordinate scope activities and resource planning for engineering groups.
Maintain schedules and reports, monitor progress and risks.
Prepare schedule reports and KPI metrics.
Conduct regular engineering progress meetings and optimize resource utilization.
Collaborate with multicultural teams and stakeholders.

Skills

SAP proficiency

Engineering principles

Project management methodologies

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Contract - up to 12 months initially, with the idea of going from temp to perm

Location: Reading, UK

Description

We are looking for a planner Engineer based on our offices in Reading.

Hybrid office-based role with potential for occasional travel as required.

We are looking for someone with minimum of 1 years’ experience in planning and scheduling within the oil and gas industry, preferably in subsea production systems (SPS) or related services.

Skills and Competencies:

Proficient in SAP.

Client, a leading provider of integrated solutions for the oil and gas industry, specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of subsea production systems (SPS) and services. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, client leverages innovative technology to deliver high-performance products and services that meet the demanding needs of the subsea oil and gas sector.

Position Summary:

The Engineering Planner for SPS Projects and Services will be responsible for developing and managing detailed engineering schedules, coordinating scope activities, resource planning of engineering groups and ensuring the successful delivery of scopes within budget and on time. This role requires strong organizational skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities:

Schedule Development and Management:
- Create, maintain, and update detailed engineering schedules for SPS projects and services.
- Integrate schedules with overall scope timelines and client requirements.
- Analysis, monitor and report on schedule progress, identifying and addressing potential delays or issues.
Planning and Communication:
- Coordinate engineering activities with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular meetings to review schedule status, progress, and upcoming tasks.
- Communicate schedule updates and changes to all relevant parties.
- Assign engineers to quote and execution.
- Chair regular engineering progress meetings.
- Allocate engineering resources effectively to meet project demands.
- Collaborate with resource managers to ensure the availability of required skills and personnel.
- Provide resource capacity charts for the engineering group.
- Optimize resource utilization to balance workloads and maximize efficiency.
- Chair regular engineering progress meetings.
- Identify potential schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies and scenario plans.
- Monitor and track risk factors, implementing corrective actions, as necessary.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare and present regular schedule reports and performance metrics.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date schedules and reports.
- Maintain accurate service dates and planner group in SAP (System Application Product).
- Execute the Technically Complete (TECO) process and communicate to stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Implement best practices and lessons learned to enhance scope delivery efficiency.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment that respects and leverages the diverse cultural backgrounds of team members.
- Facilitate effective communication and cooperation among engineers from diverse cultures and geographical locations.

Qualification / Knowledge Required:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject or industry-based experience preferred.
Minimum of 1 years’ experience in planning and scheduling within the oil and gas industry, preferably in subsea production systems (SPS) or related services.
Proven record of accomplishment of managing complex engineering schedules and delivering projects on time. Experience working with multicultural teams and understanding of cultural sensitivities.

Skills and Competencies:

Proficient in SAP.
Strong understanding of engineering principles and project management methodologies.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, multicultural team environment.
Cultural awareness and the ability to build strong, respectful working relationships across diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications