The Role
Wood is currently recruiting a Senior Planning Engineer to join our Project Control team. This position is based in our Madrid, Las Rozas, office and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
In this role, you will provide a complete planning service to the project management team that has proven expertise in managing large, complex projects with a global reach. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in upstream oil and gas, midstream, LNG, refining, petrochemicals and chemicals.
Our Clients and Projects
Wood's Process & Chemicals business is a leading player in key market sectors, including conventional refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, green hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).
We provide a comprehensive range of engineering and project management services and are recognized as a leading integrator of refining and petrochemical facilities. We support our clients in the development of sustainable fuels, low-carbon technologies and advanced materials for the energy transition.
What We Can Offer
•Meaningful and technically challenging projects, delivered for leading clients across the oil and gas, refining, petrochemical and energy transition sectors.
•Commitment to diversity and inclusion, supported by employee networks that give our people a voice and promote an inclusive working environment.
•Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to your needs and lifestyle. Benefits include free company parking, a free shuttle bus from the railway station to the office, an on-site canteen, a medical check-up every year, and supplementary accident insurance.
•Commitment to continued professional development, with development plans tailored to individual needs, interests and career aspirations.
•Global connections, providing opportunities to collaborate with leading technical experts and specialists from across Wood's international organization.
Responsibilities
•Development of detailed engineering schedules in conjunction with lead discipline engineers
•Development of engineering progress measurement systems and reporting of progress and productivity
•Co-ordination of schedule interfaces between licensors' and subcontractors' activities
•Provide regular forecasting of project schedule including key milestones
•Lead regular schedule review meetings with the project team
•Production of weekly and monthly progress reports to the project management team
•Mentoring and development of locally hired Planning team members, where appropriate
•A data scientist using Microsoft's tools suite to create interactive dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights
Requirements
•Relevant degree / Chartered Engineer or appropriate experience
•A proven track record in engineering and construction of refinery, oil & gas, petrochemical, or similar facilities
•Experience of FEED and EPC projects, including revamp projects
•A pro-active approach to solving problems and getting the job done
•Excellent communication skills
•Expert with Primavera P6 and spreadsheets, with database capability
•Self-motivated, energetic, and tenacious
•Spanish language at native level
•Excellent command of English
•Valid European Work Permit
