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

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Planner to support across a portfolio of high-profile projects for our Consulting Business Unit.  

This role will be based in our Staines office with hybrid working available. 

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The Role   

The Lead Planner will be accountable for the development of project schedules and plans, ensuring they are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy and accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures, and standards.  

As the Lead Planner you will be responsible for delivering appropriately detailed and robust project schedules based on the Control Estimate and incorporating any agreed changes, preparing weekly short-term lookaheads for each discipline to ensure effective planning and execution. In addition, you wll be required to generate schedules in support of proposals often against tight deadlines. 

Our Clients and Projects    

Designing the future. Transforming the world.   

Within Technical Consulting, our clients range from both major and independent operators of onshore oil & gas and clean energy facilities such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and windfarms, through to suppliers, fabricators and EPC contractors. We execute projects from concept through detailed design, construction and commissioning on a world-wide basis. We are proud to be working on projects that support the energy transition journey, enabling a more sustainable future for us all. 

What we can offer 

A caring team culture we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business  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  Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the Energy sector  Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant  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  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