Sr. Planning Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTIONWood is currently hiring a Senior Planning Engineer to be based in Habshan site office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.RESPONSIBILITIES Supports the maintenance of planning control structures in alignment with approved project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Support the maintenance of baseline project plans and schedules using appropriate scheduling software.
Assist with monitoring and controlling 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.
Support preparation of project plans and schedules in accordance with project reporting requirements.
Support preparation of project progress and performance status reports in accordance with project reporting requirements.
Support preparation of updates to project plans and schedules Support preparation of updates to project manpower requirements Monitor overall project progress status, achievement of major milestones, and analyse project performance in relation to planned performance.
Liaise with cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets Participate in schedule risk analysis as required Participate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews QUALIFICATIONSQualifications Bachelor of Engineering and related discipline Minimum 15 years of experience in Oil and Gas industry with 7-8 years of experience in a similar role Basic understanding of project management principles and techniques Preferred exposure to Primavera and/or MS ABOUT USWood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets.
We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
***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.