Senior Planner

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.

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

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.