Senior Planner - Dubai - ref. c6196219

apartmentWOOD PLC placeDubai calendar_month 

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTIONRemarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner with a proven track record in overseeing project scheduling, resource allocation and progress tracking to ensure timely and efficient project execution for a high-profile client.Our Clients and Projects Designing the future.
Transforming the world. Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.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 organization 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.

The key objectives for this role are:

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 Lead Planner shall be responsible for identifying areas of best practices and driving continuous improvement within the Planning team
Supports the management and development of the Planning team, the management of project schedules and plans, and the preparation and filing of project planning documentation

May act as the focal point for several project scopes. May deliver the role as a standalone position or as part of a team as defined by the requirements of the project organization

RESPONSIBILITIESKey Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

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 and schedules
Review and issue updates to project 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
Attend internal project progress and performance status meetings as required
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 in schedule risk analysis as required
Participate and lead Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews
Play an active role in the mentoring and career development of Planning personnel

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