Senior Planner in Ellesmere Port

Wood is looking for a Senior Planner to support our Asset Solutions team on a long-term basis. This role is based at our office in Ellesmere Port and it is anticipated support will be required 3 days a week (24 hours), working primarily from the office with visits to other Wood offices/sites as required.

The successful individual should preferably have experience in TARs/Outages and be familiar with tankage planning and maintenance scheduling.

The role includes:

• The preparation, review and reporting of accurate project schedules and plans in support of the robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Preparation and submission of project schedules and plans, ensuring schedules and plans are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy in accordance with contractual requirements and Wood & Client policies, procedures, and standards.
• Supports 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 concurrently.

Our Clients and Projects:

The Asset Solutions Service Line is an exciting and expanding area of our business, providing critical operations services to the energy sector – including duty holder, managed service and TAR delivery – for 10 UK customers. Most of our contracts have been built over long term relationships which has allowed us to extend and re-win contract agreements – our secured pipeline of work is extremely stable for the next 3 years and continually growing.

What we can offer:

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.
• 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.
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain planning control structures in alignment with approved project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop 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.
• Prepare and provide copies of project plans and schedules in accordance with project reporting requirements.
• Prepare and provide copies of project progress and performance status reports in accordance with project reporting requirements.
• Produce and issue updates to project plans and schedules.
• Assess and communicate schedule impact of change notifications.
• Monitor 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 in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews.

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).

Relevant scheduling/planning experience preferably in onshore, power, process, highly regulated environments.

Proficient knowledge of Primavera and other scheduling software and related tools and techniques including Logic and CPM analysis, cost & resource loading and levelling.

Proficient knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Scheduling.

Proficient understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilities.

Ability to develop project schedules and plans.

Ability to prepare cost and resource loaded schedules, progress and forecast staffing plans.

Proficient understanding of earned value application, cost and schedule variance analyses/trending and what-if scenarios.

Detailed understanding of project management principles and techniques.

Good understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management.

Proficient understanding of NEC and Lump Sum Contract mechanisms to support successful delivery of projects.

About Us:

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.

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 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.