Lead Planning Engineer

Job description / Role

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced lead planning engineer within our oil, gas & new energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: delivered to high profile clients across the energy sector
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical insurance: ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group life and personal accident insurance: the company provides life assurance cover
• End of service gratuity: in line with UAE labor law, all employees are eligible for an end of service benefit
• The employee share plan: gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long service award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating long service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning package - baseline project schedule, engineering documents deliverables register (EDDR), progress measurement system, S-Curve, manpower histogram, project calendar
• Prepare weekly progress report, monthly progress reports, MIS reports
• Prepare planning documents for proposals - bid schedule, manpower deployment plan, manpower histogram, S-Curve
• Prepare weekly cost reports based on earned value management
• Prepare EPC implementation schedule with standard productivity norms and logics
• Prepare organization staffing plans and resource planning
• Analyze project risks and develop mitigation plans
• Update and maintain accurate updated schedule, progress statistics, S-Curves and prepare forecasts of trends
• Act as a focal point for engineering discipline leads regarding scheduling and progress issues
• Be particularly diligent in recognizing and reporting to project management potential problems in all phases of the project
• Contribute to the change management process, analyzing and reporting schedule impacts to the project
• Understand all relevant documentation pertaining to the project including scope of services, conditions of contract, project execution plan, etc.
• Assist management in decision making and perform any other support functions as directed by the management

Qualifications

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:

• Bachelor's in engineering
• Minimum 15 years engineering planning, cost estimation, or quantity surveyor experience (feasibility, concept, pre-FEED, FEED, detail engineering projects)
• Competent/proficient user of Primavera, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Word, and MS Project
• Advanced user of MS Excel, MS Access, Python
• Exposure in preparation and negotiation of extension of time claims
• Cost estimation skills
• Schedule risk analysis using Primavera Risk Analysis
• Construction/fabrication knowledge

About the Company

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.