Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Planner with advanced knowledge of Primavera and other scheduling software and related tools and techniques including Logic and CPM analysis, resource loading and levelling. This role supports our Operations business and based in Aberdeen with hybrid working (2 days remote, 3 days in the office).


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The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding and mentoring members of the team while ensuring project schedules are maintained in accordance with approved contract and project Work Breakdown Structure.


You will establish and maintain effective working relationships ensuring communication across the project interfaces with both internal and external stakeholders.

Our Clients and Projects

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

Meaningful and interesting projects

Upstream production will continue to play an important role in providing energy security across the globe

Flexible working arrangements

that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

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; 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

Acts as Planning focal point for specific project scopes Review and maintain planning control structures are developed and maintained in alignment with approved project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Review and maintain baseline project plans and schedules using appropriate scheduling software Monitor and control planning activities through all phases of project lifecycle Liaise with engineering, procurement and construction functions, and others as required, including third parties, to maintain awareness of project activities, their status, and their impact on the project schedule and manpower requirements Provide copies of project plans and schedules in accordance with project reporting requirements Provide copies of project progress and performance status reports in accordance with project reporting requirements Review and issue updates to project plans, schedules and manpower requirements Monitor and assess schedule impact of change notifications Monitor and review overall project progress status, achievement of major milestones, and evaluate project performance in relation to planned performance Liaise with cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests are properly assessed and included in the schedules Participate and lead Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews Play an active role in the mentoring and career development of Planning personnel Responsible for; + All project schedules are fully logic linked and show the critical path and total float for all activities
+ The project schedule is baselined at the time of approval by the client of funding for the project
+ All project schedules contain resources in accordance with the corporate standards
+ Work packs delivery milestones are clearly identified within the project schedules
+ A standard set of agreed milestones are maintained within both the schedule and the cost reporting database

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:

Extensive experience in a scheduling / planning position Advanced knowledge of Primavera and other scheduling software and related tools and techniques including Logic and CPM analysis, resource loading and levelling Advanced knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Scheduling Advanced understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilities Advanced ability to develop project schedules and plans Advanced ability to prepare resource loading, progress and staffing plans Excellent understanding of earned value application, cost and schedule variance analyses / trending and what-if scenarios Advanced understanding of project management principles and techniques Strong understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management

Personal Attributes:

Demonstrates commitment to Wood Values, Visions & Behaviours Applies analytical and statistical evaluation Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast paced environment Strong communication skills both written and oral Uses initiative, experience and a proactive approach to problem solving Commitment to continuous improvement Demonstrates effective organisation & project planning skills

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. www.woodplc.com

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.