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Site Planning Engineer

Job Description - Site Planning Engineer

Description

The Role 



This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Planning Engineer with a proven track record in developing, monitoring and controlling project schedules to ensure construction and engineering activities are completed on time. Tracks progress, identifies delays, analyzes critical paths, and supports project teams with planning and scheduling solutions to achieve project milestones efficiently for high-profile clients.


Designing the future. Transforming the world


Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation. 


We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonisation and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.  


Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality. 




What we can offer 




Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector 




Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business  




Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market  




Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment 




Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover  




End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit 






The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company 




Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones 




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  




Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field 


Job Objective



To develop, monitor, and control project schedules, ensuring that engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities are completed within approved timelines while identifying risks, mitigating delays, and supporting successful project delivery.




Responsibilities


  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

  • Monitor project progress and update schedules regularly.

  • Identify schedule risks, delays, and potential bottlenecks, and recommend corrective actions.

  • Perform critical path analysis and track key project milestones.

  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams to gather progress data.

  • Prepare planning reports, progress dashboards, and schedule performance metrics.

  • Support resource planning and productivity monitoring.

  • Evaluate contractor schedules and monitor compliance with project timelines.

  • Participate in progress review meetings and provide schedule-related recommendations.

  • Assist in forecasting project completion dates and recovery plans when delays occur.




Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications 


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.  


Expected:



  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, with a focus on project management or scheduling.

  • Proven 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling for oil & gas projects.

  • Proficient in project management software and tools, namely Primavera P6.

  • Significant, demonstrable experience of the application of project planning techniques including earned value, CPI, SPI, etc

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address schedule-related challenges.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

  • Leadership and mentoring abilities, with a track record of successfully managing and guiding a team of planning engineers.

  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to project planning and scheduling in the oil & gas sector.

  • Certification in project management or scheduling (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP) is a plus.



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The Wood Group

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 futur...

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