Senior Planning Engineer

1 month ago

Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom - Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

We have an opportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer in Reading on a Permanent basis. This is a challenging and diverse role where you will have the opportunity to help provide a complete planning service to the project management team on a complex project with a global reach.

The preferred partner for delivering digitally enabled capital investments with low carbon solutions. Wood's Projects business unit specialises in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects that include new technology, challenging construction logistics and, or sheer scale. Just like the nature and expansiveness of our sectors, so is our Projects business, in its solutions, abilities and global track record. Across any major capital project lifecycle, we provide a full suite of solutions from programme and project management, to engineering and design, procurement, construction and project delivery. Powered by a global team of more than 12,000 people, we deliver some of the world's boldest and most critical projects in many diverse and evolving sectors, including: Upstream / Midstream / Downstream Oil & Gas Chemicals Renewable Energy Power Mining & Minerals Industrials & Manufacturing Life Sciences Transportation Water Government services

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review and understand all relevant documentation pertaining to the project including scope of services, project execution plan, proposal/project schedule (including manpower projection plan), conditions of contract
  • Work within the standard planning/scheduling procedures. Ensure that these procedures fulfil client requirements and develop additional project specific procedures where necessary
  • Prepare activity plans to accomplish all work required by the procedures and to ensure that sufficient planning resources are provided
  • Liaise with Client Project Control personnel as necessary
  • Timely preparation and issue of:-
    • Overall Project Schedule Level 1
    • Project Schedule Level 2
    • Project Network Level 3
    • Schedule Basis Memorandum (SBM)
    • Manpower Projection Plan
    • Critical Equipment Lists/Schedules
    • Progress 'S' Curves and tabulations
    • Manhour/Manpower histograms
    • Short-term look ahead schedules
    • Monthly progress report including narrative
  • Ensure that all involved parties participate in preparation of items described above and that they agree to their respective elements and approve documents where necessary
  • Produce current physical progress reports and final job statistics
  • Prepare and issue project action reports to Project Manager/Project Control Manager
  • Maintain accurate schedule and control curves in an updated condition
  • Analyse schedule trends and produce regular forecasts of schedule performance and issues for project review
  • Maintain awareness and understanding of relevant systems operated by other departments.
  • Identify and control planning engineering interfaces between other Affiliate or Joint Venture Partners

What we can offer
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the energy transition, emerging and conventional energy sectors
  • A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
  • 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
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
  • 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
  • Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays),plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a 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 lifestyle
  • 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

If all of this sounds good to you, review the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Essential Qualifications: HNC or equivalent
  • Desirable Qualifications: Degree, Level 3 QCF in Planning/Project Controls
  • Minimum of fifteen years broad Oil & Gas project controls / Planning experience in all project phases (ie FEED, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Close-Out)
  • Experience in managing construction schedules essential
  • Experience in turnaround events / Knowledge of turnaround methodology
  • Understanding of the use of norms & productivity measures
  • Good IT knowledge, including Excel and Word
  • Proficient in the use of Primavera P6
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English);
  • Good supervisory skills
ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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