JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting a Lead Planner to join our Operations APAC (West) business as we partner with a major player in the Oil & Gas industry on a major brownfields Engineering Service Contract. Based in Perth CBD, this is a permanent role and is available as a full-time / part-time (job share) basis.

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Designing the future. Transforming the World.

Wood's "Operations" APAC West business delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, optimisation, and technical services to the Oil & Gas industry and enjoys long-term partnerships with some of the region's most prominent producers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Southeast Asia.

Join us in the heart of Perth CBD,with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets

• Global connections, joining an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities

• Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working

• Commitment to your Wellbeing, with discounted Private Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program

• Access to a variety of leave: Annual (20 days), Carers & Sick (10 days), Purchased, Study, Family, Cultural, Reproductive Health & Wellbeing

• Range of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging, Discounts at over 400 retailers and access to discounted hotels

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations, access eligibility to education assistance and one paid annual professional membership

• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

RESPONSIBILITIES

A key focus of your role will be modifications and small projects. The contract is well established, with a broad and exciting portfolio of long-term scopes, secured across multiple onshore and offshore assets.

This is a hands-on lead role and will act as the focal point for all aspects of planning support to the Brownfield team, managing the communications interfaces essential for the delivery of the Planning team and shall be responsible for ensuring systems, process, procedures, and standards are maintained.

Working as part of an integrated project team you will:

• Review and maintain baseline project plans
• Monitor and control planning activities through all phases of project lifecycle
• Liaise with engineering, procurement and construction functions, and others as required
• Analyse and issue copies of project plans and schedules in accordance with project reporting requirements
• Analyse and issue copies of project progress and performance status reports in accordance with project reporting requirements
• Review and analyse updates to project plans, schedules and project resource requirements
• Assess and communicate schedule impact of change notifications
• 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 is properly assessed and included in the schedules
• Play a key role in the mentoring and career development of Planning personnel

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.

You will be able to work lawfully in Australia and hold full working rights for this location. If you have a visa application in progress, you are also encouraged to apply.

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 10 + years' experience as a Planner working in an Engineering environment. In addition, ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience).

You will have:

• Advanced knowledge of Primavera and other scheduling software and related tools and techniques including Logic and CPM analysis, resource loading and levelling

• Advanced understanding of WBS and project reporting capabilities

• Advanced ability to develop level 3 schedules and plans

• Excellent understanding of earned value application, schedule variance analyses / trending and what-if scenarios

• Advanced understanding of project management principles and techniques

• Prior experience in a senior planning role

What will set you apart will be your previous experience working in a similar client facing leadership role on a major long term Engineering Service Contract in brownfields Oil & Gas.

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow's solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Wood encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

If you are a Planning professional looking to take the lead on a major Engineering Service Contract in Perth, Western Australia - apply today!

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

ABOUT US

Wood 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. www.woodplc.com

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.