Lead EPC Planner PSC in Reading

Lead Planning Engineer – Reading (Agency Basis)

Wood has an opportunity for a Lead Planning Engineer in Reading on an Agency basis.

This is a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to develop EPC schedules and run schedule risk analysis during the FEED phase of the project.

• Previous Experience
• 15 years industry experience
• 5 years leadership experience
• Minimum 2 years site construction experience
• Previous Planning experience, responsible for a large sized project or large sized-sub-element of a major project
• Previous experience in controlling, directing, supervising and managing the day to day activities of a planning team
• Experience of working with other offices and high value execution centers
• A proven track record in FEED and EPC phases of refinery, oil & gas, petrochemical or similar facilities including revamp projects

Responsibilities

• Review and understand all relevant project documentation including scope of services, project execution plan, proposal/project schedule (including manpower projection plan), WBS, conditions of contract.
• Work within the standard planning/scheduling procedures.
• Prepare activity plans to accomplish all work required.
• Liaise with Client Project Control personnel as necessary.
• Ensure the timely preparation and issue of EPC Schedules.
• Lead schedule review meetings with the project team including schedule development and schedule risk workshops as required.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for EPC execution & Packages for review and agreement.
• Developed EPC Schedule for each of the identified EPC Packages as per the agreed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and execution strategy for EPC implementation.
• The schedules shall be developed using Primavera P6 (Version 18).
• Develop resource based, construction and commissioning driven EPC Schedules, through integration of all activities related to detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning.
• Carryout “Schedule Risk Analysis” of the EPC SCHEDULE based on the Monte Carlo Model using Primavera Risk Analysis software.
• Submit a “Risk Analysis Report” along with recommendations with regard to EPC duration.
• Develop Payment Milestones based on EPC schedule.
• Assess the EPC cost estimate risk similar to EPC Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Perform the Integrated EPC Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis to demonstrate Schedule P80 and Cost P50 confidence factor.
• Develop Integrated Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis procedure.

Qualifications

• A pro‑active approach to solving problems and getting the job done
• Self‑motivated, energetic and tenacious
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels up to top management
• IT/Computer Literacy in particular Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to apply planning theory, process and best practices
• Capable of managing a coordinated approach to resolving procedural issues
• Capable of setting up, managing and motivating a team to deliver the planning objectives and achieving targets/milestones
• Demonstrates excellent leadership skills

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant degree / Chartered Engineer or appropriate experience
• Primavera P6 102
• Primavera P6 106

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 5 QCF in Planning/Project Controls
• Member of a Professional Institution
• Specialist knowledge in project control system (Primavera P6)
• 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.

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