Lead Planning Engineer - PSC in Darlington

Job-ID: 32722Category: Project ControlLocation: Sunbury-On-Thames, Middlesex, United Kingdom; Darlington, County Durham, United KingdomWorkplace: On-siteSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-07Market Sector: AllRecruiting Type: Professional & TechnicalWood is looking for a Lead Planning Engineer to provide Planning & Leadership services to our client in either Staines or Darlington, England, UK. The role is full time and there will be a requirement to be on-site a minimum of 3 days per week. The role is offered on a PSC basis and the duration will be approximately 8 months.Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world.Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally. For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world’s most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.QualificationsWhat 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:Substantial scheduling/planning experienceAdvanced knowledge of Primavera and other scheduling software and related tools and techniques including Logic and CPM analysis, resource loading and levellingAdvanced knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for SchedulingAdvanced understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilitiesAdvanced ability to develop project schedules and plansAdvanced ability to prepare resource loading, progress and staffing plansExcellent understanding of earned value application, cost and schedule variance analyses/trending and what-if scenariosAdvanced understanding of project management principles and techniquesStrong understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & ManagementResponsibilitiesReview and understand all relevant documentation pertaining to the project including scope of services, project execution plan, proposal/project schedule (including manpower projection plan), conditions of contractWork within the standard planning/scheduling procedures. Ensure that these procedures fulfil client requirements and develop additional project specific procedures where necessaryPrepare activity plans to accomplish all work required by the procedures and to ensure that sufficient planning resources are providedWrite job descriptions for Planning Engineers assigned to the projectDirect and control the work of all Planning Engineers assigned to the projectLiaise with Client Project Control personnel as necessaryTimely preparation and issue of:- Overall Project Schedule Level 1 Project Schedule Level 2 Project Network Level 3 Schedule Basis Memorandum (SBM) Manpower Projection Plan Critical Equipment Lists/Schedules Progress 'S' Curves and tabulations Manhour/Manpower histograms Short-term look ahead schedules Monthly progress report including narrative Ensure that all involved parties participate in preparation of items described above and that they agree to their respective elements and approve documents where necessary. Produce current physical progress reports and final job statistics. Prepare and issue project action reports to Project Manager/Project Control Manager. Maintain accurate schedule and control curves in an updated condition. Analyse schedule trends and produce regular forecasts of schedule performance and issues for project review. Maintain awareness and understanding of relevant systems operated by other departments.Identify and control planning engineering interfaces between Project Operating Centres and any other Contractors. About the company 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 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.