Description Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior TAR Planner in the oil and gas petrochemical industry to be based in our clients’ offices in Aberdeen, Scotland. This role offers a flexible hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. Staff, PAYE or PSC can be considered for this role. This role requires occasional offshore trips therefore valid offshore certification is required. The role: The preparation, review and reporting of accurate project schedules and plans in support of the robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle. Responsible 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. The Principal Planner shall be responsible for identifying areas of best practise and driving continuous improvement within the Planning team. Supports the management and development of the Planning team, the management of project schedules and plans, and the preparation and filing of project planning documentation. May act as the focal point for several project scopes. May deliver the role as a standalone position or as part of a team as defined by the requirements of the project organisation Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Who is Operated Assets? Operated Assets sits with Wood’s Operations EMEA business unit and is based here in Aberdeen. We build long term strategic relationships with clients across each of our 4 sub-service lines: Decommissioning, Operations & Maintenance, Duty Holder and Optimised Energy. Consolidating all that, we have a great asset management and late life asset management solution for clients, and they value that. Our strategy is aligned to Group, and we are a young, ambitious team hungry for growth. What do we do exactly? Right now, we work with blue chip clients like Shell, Kellas Midstream, Taqa, Spirit Energy and many more. We project manage decommissioning scopes like the Shell Brents, we provide skilled people offshore to help our clients get the best out their assets and keep them ahead, we control around 25% of UK gas through the gas processing terminals we have duty holder contracts on., and we introduce the latest digital and decarb tools Wood has to offer making sure we are continuously driving value for clients and keeping making them smarter and faster. We do an awful lot more too and we are growing. What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors 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 with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle 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 LI-Hybrid Responsibilities Assist and support the development and maintenance of planning control structures in alignment with approved project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Assist and support the development and maintenance of baseline project plans and schedules using appropriate scheduling software. Monitor and control 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. Prepare and provide copies of project plans and schedules in accordance with project reporting requirements. Prepare and provide copies of project progress and performance status reports in accordance with project reporting requirements. Prepare updates to project plans and schedules Prepare, updates to project manpower requirements Assess and communicate schedule impact of change notifications 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 and ensure that the impact of all change requests are properly assessed and included in the schedules Participate in schedule risk analysis as required Participate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews Contribute to the delivery of schedules and plans where; Project schedules are maintained in accordance with approved contract and project Work Breakdown Structure. Project plans and schedules are issued in accordance with contract reporting calendar and on an as required basis. All project schedules are fully logic linked and show the critical path and total float for all activities. Qualifications 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. Knowledge, skills, and experience: Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience) Ability to travel offshore for occasional trips Valid offshore certification TAR Engineer Planning experience Incumbents will typically have relevant scheduling/planning experience Experienced knowledge of Primavera, SAP and other scheduling software and related tools and techniques including Logic and CPM analysis, resource loading and levelling Basic knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Scheduling Basic understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilities Basic ability to develop project schedules and plans Basic ability to prepare resource loading, progress and staffing plans Understanding of earned value application, cost and schedule variance analyses/trending and what if scenarios Understanding of project management principles and techniques Understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management