Senior Site Planner

Hertfordshire Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As a Senior Site Planner you will design and control project schedules to support robust lifecycle management of our on-site projects. You will lead planning activities, ensure contract-aligned schedules, and mentor the Planning team while coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction functions. The role emphasizes data security, on-site delivery, and contribution to energy-transition projects. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain baselined plans and clear progress reporting, driving predictable outcomes.

Responsibilities

Create, review and report accurate project schedules and plans aligning with contractual requirements and Wood standards
Support management and development of the Planning team and oversee multiple project scopes as focal point
Maintain planning control structures aligned with WBS and ensure schedules show critical path and float
Liaise with engineering, procurement, construction and third parties to monitor activities and manpower impacts
Provide project plans and progress reports per reporting calendar and requirements
Update schedules and manpower plans, monitor change impacts and schedule risk analyses
Mentor Planning personnel and contribute to continuous improvement reviews
Ensure schedules are baselined and consistently validated against client funding and project milestones
Attend internal progress and performance meetings and support cost discipline for forecasting budgets
Support project controls compliance and risk management activities

Key requirements

Scheduling experience with Primavera P6 and related tools
Advanced knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Scheduling
Understanding of WBS and CBS structures, and project reporting capabilities
Experience with earned value, cost/schedule variance analyses and what-if scenarios
Strong principles of project management, cost management, change control, and risk analysis
Prior senior planning experience and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment