Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our team on an fixed term basis for 12 months. This position offers hybrid working from the Aberdeen office and we are open to both fixed term staff and PSC applicants.
The Role
You will prepare, review and report accurate project schedules and plans in support of the robust control of projects throughout their life cycle.
Preparation and submission of project schedules and plans, ensuring schedules and plans are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy in accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures, and standards.
Supporting the management and development of the Planning team, the management of project schedules and plans, and the preparation and filing of project planning documentation. As a Senior Planner, you may act as the focal point for several project scopes.
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Our Upstream team will continue to play an important role in providing energy security. We design, engineer, build, operate and maintain the most complex assets in the world, in the harshest of environments, providing solutions across the asset life cycle from concept to decommissioning.
At all levels our goal is the same: to provide our clients with complete assurance that their asset is in safe hands.
What we can offer
1. Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
2. Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
3. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
4. Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
5. Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own
6. Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
7. Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
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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:
8. ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)
9. Relevant scheduling / planning experience
10. Knowledge of Primavera and other scheduling software and related tools and techniques including Logic and CPM analysis, resource loading and levelling
11. Advanced knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Scheduling
12. Understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilities
13. Ability to develop project schedules and plans
14. Advanced ability to prepare resource loading, progress and staffing plans
15. Excellent understanding of earned value application, cost and schedule variance analyses / trending and what-if scenarios
16. Understanding of project management principles and techniques
17. Strong understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management
18. Prior experience in a senior planning role
Personal Attributes:
19. Demonstrates commitment to Wood Values, Visions & Behaviours
20. Applies analytical and statistical evaluation
21. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
22. Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast paced environment
23. Strong communication skills both written and oral
24. Uses initiative, experience and a proactive approach to problem solving
25. Commitment to continuous improvement
26. Demonstrates effective organization & project planning skill
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