Lead Planning Engineer - PSC
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Operations Management
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, it will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
QualificationsTypically 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- Substantial 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
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
Write job descriptions for Planning Engineers assigned to the project
Direct and control the
work of all Planning Engineers assigned to the project
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 Project Operating Centres and any other Contractors.
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.
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Job-:
Project Control
Location:
Sunbury-On-Thames, Middlesex, United Kingdom;
Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom Workplace:
On-site
Schedule:
Full time Posted:
Market Sector:
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Professional & Technical
Job-:
Project Control
Location:
Sunbury-On-Thames, Middlesex, United Kingdom;
Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom Workplace:
On-site
Schedule:
Full time Posted:
Market…
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