Lead Planning Officer
4 weeks ago
Wood is looking for a Lead Planner for their Power Solutions UK business due to significant growth. This role will lead the day-to-day of the Planning team to ensure all activities are executed on secured projects and those being tendered. Additionally, this role will support the development of the UK wide planning team to meet the expanding internal and client needs. Wood is committed to hybrid working which allows a combination between office and home working. The role can be based at any of Wood’s offices across the UK to suit the successful candidate.
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will lead and ensure the PSUK’s Planning team's delivery aligns with current policies and procedures. Additionally, you will support the development of systems and technologies to enhance our efficiency, quality, and innovation. This opportunity has come about through growth driven by significant investment in the electricity market and need to increase quality of project controls supporting delivery of larger scale projects.To meet the need for a sustainable and secure development of the UK electricity supply, significant new buildfor transmission anddistribution assets areessential. This is resulting in a surge in opportunities and a need to grow thetransmission & distribution construction sector by approximately three times the current size. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to support our growing workload and contribute to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero. Working knowledge of the core principles of contracts, commercial and project management is essential. Proven experience of risk management processes and software tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera are fundamental. This role will suit an experienced planner/ individual possibly from a medium sized construction company and/ or project delivery consultancy background looking to move their career towards a leadership role in the organisation. If you meet some but not all of the criteria, and you consider yourself as a good fit for Wood, we encourage you to apply as we will support you with development areas needed to help us thrive together. Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
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 salary with regular salary 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), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.
Develop project schedules from the acquisition stage through to project completion.
Ensure timely and accurate schedule updates to reflect current progress on projects.
Identify and advise on any foreseeable execution risks on projects.
Ensure management of all changes and variations impacting the schedule on projects.
Support business planning across operational needs.
Develop internal competence of the planning team and PSUK systems and planning tools to meet evolving client needs.
At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. Knowledge and appreciation of the core principles of contracts management, commercial management, and project management.
Working knowledge and application of earned value and other monitoring techniques.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with internal colleagues and within client’s organisations.
Working knowledge of risk management processes/ techniques and experience in facilitating risk workshops with project/ assignment teams
Advanced working knowledge of relevant software tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera.
Experience in implementation of planning improvements across a team.
Experience in the training and development of others.
Understanding of BIM requirements and integration with schedule management.
Our opportunity provides an ensured workstream for the foreseeable future, along with regular salary reviews and excellent benefits. 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
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.
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