Wood Plc GCC
Site-Based Planner
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 28/12/2025
Job overview
Date posted
13/11/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
28/12/2025
Job description
The Site-Based Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing detailed project schedules to ensure timely and efficient execution of large-scale industrial and oil & gas projects. The role involves supporting all phases of project delivery, from planning and scheduling to performance tracking, earned value analysis, and reporting. Working on-site, the Planner collaborates with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align project timelines, resource utilization, and cost control measures. This position requires advanced proficiency in Primavera (P6), strong analytical skills, and deep experience in site-based planning across complex industrial environments.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 and other planning tools
- Perform critical path and logic analyses to validate schedule integrity and identify potential risks or delays
- Apply resource loading and leveling techniques to ensure optimal utilization of manpower and equipment
- Establish and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) for accurate project tracking
- Conduct earned value management analysis to monitor performance, cost, and schedule variances
- Prepare progress measurement systems, staffing plans, and resource histograms for management review
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, procurement, and construction—to align schedules with project execution plans
- Provide regular project reporting, dashboards, and variance analysis for internal and client stakeholders
- Lead or support change control and risk analysis activities, assessing schedule impacts and developing mitigation plans
- Mentor and guide junior planners, fostering continuous learning and process improvement
- Participate in project audits, site visits, and review meetings to ensure compliance with planning standards and HSSE requirements
- Contribute to the development of planning tools, templates, and methodologies for improved project control
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical or business field (equivalent experience may be considered)
- Minimum of 13 years of relevant experience in planning and scheduling, ideally in site-based roles within oil & gas, energy, or industrial projects
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera (P6) and related scheduling software
- Strong knowledge of project execution procedures, planning methodologies, and cross-functional coordination
- Hands-on experience with WBS/CBS structures, earned value management, and variance analysis
- Ability to manage complex schedules, perform critical path analysis, and handle multiple project interfaces
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proven ability to lead and mentor junior staff while maintaining alignment with project and company objectives
- Familiarity with HSSE and quality standards relevant to industrial and oil & gas environments
- Strong organizational and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary project settings
