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This role is an onshore role, supporting the offshore team and will be based at our clients offices in Barrow-in-Furness. The successful individual will preferably have experience in an offshore environment and have current SAP experience.\nThe role\nThe preparation, review and reporting of accurate project schedules and plans in support of the robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle. Preparation and submission of project schedules and plans, ensuring schedules and plans are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy in accordance with contractual requirements and Wood & Client policies, procedures, and standards. Supports the management and development of the Offshore 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 offshore.\nOur Clients and Projects\nDesigning the future. Transforming the world.\nThe Operated Assets Service Line is an exciting and expanding area of our business, providing critical operations services to the energy sector - including duty holder, managed service and TAR delivery - for 10 UK customers. Most of our contracts have been built over long term relationships which has allowed us to extend and re-win contract agreements - our secured pipeline of work is extremely stable for the next 3 years and continually growing\nWhat we can offer\nMeaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors\nFlexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant \nCommitment 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\nCompetitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market\n 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\nCommitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests\nGlobal connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession\n#LI-Hybrid\n Develop and maintain planning control structures are developed and maintained in alignment with approved project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)\nDevelop and maintain baseline project plans and schedules using appropriate scheduling software\nMonitor and control planning activities through all phases of project lifecycle\nLiaise 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\nPrepare and provide copies of project plans and schedules in accordance with project reporting requirements\nPrepare and provide copies of project progress and performance status reports in accordance with project reporting requirements\nProduce and issue updates to project plans and schedules\nProduce and issue updates to project manpower requirements\nAssess and communicate schedule impact of change notifications\nMonitor overall project progress status, achievement of major milestones, and evaluate project performance in relation to planned performance\nAttend internal project progress and performance status meetings as required\nLiaise 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\nParticipate in schedule risk analysis as required\nParticipate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews\nResponsible for delivering schedules and plans where;\nProject schedules are maintained in accordance with approved contract and project Work Breakdown Structure\nProject plans and schedules are issued in accordance with contract reporting calendar and on an as required basis\nAll project schedules are fully logic linked and show the critical path and total float for all activities\nThe project schedule is baselined at the time of approval by the client of funding for the project\nAll project schedules contain resources in accordance with the corporate standards\nWork packs delivery milestones are clearly identified within the project schedules\nA standard set of agreed milestones are maintained within both the schedule and the cost reporting database\n What makes you remarkable?\nAt 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. 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