Senior Planner

• Objective: • The preparation, review and reporting of accurate project schedules and plans in support of the robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle. • Responsible for the development of project schedules and plans, ensuring they are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy and accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures, and standards. The Principal Planner shall be responsible for identifying areas of best practise and driving continuous improvement within the Planning team. This is a long-term opportunity with Wood in Qatar. Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com Qualifications: • Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience) Knowledge, skills, and experience: • Incumbents will typically have a minimum 10 year relevant scheduling/planning experience • 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 • Prior experience in a senior planning 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 • Ability to guide, mentor & supervise others • Demonstrates effective organization & project planning skills • Be a self-motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and good organisational awareness • Confidently deliver assigned scopes of work independently / remotely from technical leadership personnel, with minimal guidance and direction • Take accountability for own targets and supervise engineering and design resource as required to meet project expectations • Have demonstrable experience of working within a small project office, supporting cross discipline activities beyond their core discipline • Be willing and able to represent Wood in both onshore and offshore surveys, holding relevant certification or willing to undertake suitable training such as BOSIET and H2S Awareness. • Demonstrate a competent level of written and spoken communication skills in the English language The Senior Planner will be responsible for the preparation, review and reporting of accurate project schedules and plans in support of the robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle. Responsible for the development of project schedules and plans, ensuring they are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy and accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures, and standards. The Principal Planner shall be responsible for identifying areas of best practise and driving continuous improvement within the Planning team. Designing the future. Transforming the world Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, in particular those with experience in: Onshore Oil and Gas What we can offer • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors • 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 • Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being. • Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence. • Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 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. Qualifications: • Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience) Knowledge, skills, and experience: • Incumbents will typically have a minimum 10 year relevant scheduling/planning experience • 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 • Prior experience in a senior planning 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 • Ability to guide, mentor & supervise others • Demonstrates effective organization & project planning skills • Be a self-motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and good organisational awareness • Confidently deliver assigned scopes of work independently / remotely from technical leadership personnel, with minimal guidance and direction • Take accountability for own targets and supervise engineering and design resource as required to meet project expectations • Have demonstrable experience of working within a small project office, supporting cross discipline activities beyond their core discipline • Be willing and able to represent Wood in both onshore and offshore surveys, holding relevant certification or willing to undertake suitable training such as BOSIET and H2S Awareness. • Demonstrate a competent level of written and spoken communication skills in the English language