Full Time
Doha, Qatar
Posted 6 days ago

Wood

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor degree in a relevant technical or business discipline and possess at least 10 years of experience in scheduling and planning. Advanced proficiency in Primavera and strong knowledge of project management principles, WBS structures, and cost control are essential.

Job Summary

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Planner to join our team in Doha, Qatar.

This is a key role within the Wood Doha office delivering across study, FEED,
EPC and PMC scopes of work.

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and greenfield
opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, in particular those with
experience in:

* Onshore Oil and Gas

* Offshore Oil and Gas

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Typical responsibilities

* 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 organisation.

* 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

* 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

* 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 is 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

Responsible for ensuring that:

* Project schedules are maintained in accordance with approved contract and
project Work Breakdown Structure

* Project plans and schedules are issued in accordance with contract reporting
calendar and on an as required basis

* All project schedules are fully logic linked and show the critical path and
total float for all

* The project schedule is baselined at the time of approval by the client of
funding for the

* All project schedules contain resources in accordance with the corporate
standards

* Work packs delivery milestones are clearly identified within the project

* A standard set of agreed milestones are maintained within both the schedule
and the cost reporting database

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.

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

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 [https://www.woodgroup.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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Planner is responsible for developing, reviewing, and reporting accurate project schedules and plans in alignment with contractual requirements and company standards. They will also provide leadership, mentor planning personnel, and drive continuous improvement within the project controls team.