Senior Planning Engineer

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Company: Wood
Skills: Planner / Scheduler
Experience: 10 + Years
Education: High School/Secondary
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates





Overview / Responsibilities Wood is currently looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to strengthen our team in Dubai. This is a Home Office position based in Dubai and will involve occasional visits to the Client offices and/or site in Iraq. Reporting to the Project Controls Lead / Project Lead the candidate will assume sole responsibility for Project Planning and Scheduling / Project Controls of Engineering and Construction Projects Responsible for the development and maintenance of and reporting against detailed project plans To ensure that the overall project is delivered to meet client's schedule requirements / priorities To ensure that all work is performed without compromise to quality and in line with the company's procedures To maintain high standard of safety at all times Develop a suitable Work Breakdown Structure covering the project requirements / scope of works Develop, baseline, update, and maintain detailed project schedules for various phases of project execution including but not limited to design development (main responsibility), construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up Coordinate with client representatives, team members, contractors, subcontractors while developing project schedules to take into account all project requirements Organise workshops to present and review project schedules with all the concerned stakeholders to take their buy-in before baselining the schedules Develop and agree with the client progress measurement and reporting requirements Review schedules prepared by the Contractors / Subcontractors (wherever required) to confirm alignment with the overall master plan Periodically update the schedule with progress attained during the period Coordinate with team member / contractors / subcontractors to prepare schedule forecasts Identify / highlight any emerging issues pertaining to schedule slippages and work with Project Manager / team to develop recovery plans Analyse impact of proposed changes to project scope / requirements and re-baseline the schedules to incorporate approved changes Prepare weekly, fortnightly and monthly progress reports / progress curves and distribute them to the concerned stakeholders Attend progress review meetings with Project Manager / client / contractors Verify physical progress as claimed by contractor / subcontractors Coordinate with the Procurement / Supply Chain Manager regarding procurement status of Long Lead Equipment / Bulks and update the schedules accordingly Provide forecasts for project completion with anticipated man-hours to facilitate the cost forecasting process Skills / Qualifications Knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction planning processes, planning tools, project management techniques Knowledge of CTR and progress measurement processes Highly motivated and self-reliant Confident and assertive Problem solver Open thinker and innovator Good communicator with a willingness to share knowledge and support others Flexible and adaptable Strong commitment to safety Previous Oil & Gas industry experience Experience with detailed Engineering and Construction scheduling. Experience with Concept Selection and FEED studies Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in the oil and gas industry Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage Graduate Degree is preferred Company Overview Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 45,000 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.




Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. At Wood our common purpose is to ‘unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.’ Through the delivery of our Consulting, Project and Operations solutions across energy and the built environment we deliver exceptional returns for our clients, our people, our investors and the communities where we live and work. Visit us at  www.woodplc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
 




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Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Published On 07-09-2022