Lead EPC Planner

Wood

Lead Planning Engineer managing EPC schedules and Schedule Risk analysis during the FEED phase at Wood. Seeking experienced candidates from upstream oil and gas, midstream, LNG, refining, and similar industries.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeReading • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop EPC schedules
Run Schedule Risk analysis during the FEED phase of the project
Lead schedule review meetings with the project team including schedule development and schedule risk workshops as required
Develop Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for EPC execution & Packages for review and agreement
Develop resource based, construction and commissioning driven EPC Schedules
Carryout Schedule Risk Analysis of the EPC SCHEDULE based on the Monte Carlo Model using Primavera Risk Analysis software
Submit a Risk Analysis Report along with recommendations with regard to EPC duration
Develop Payment Milestones based on EPC schedule
Assess the EPC cost estimate risk similar to EPC Schedule Risk Analysis
Perform the Integrated EPC Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis to demonstrate Schedule P80 and Cost P50 confidence factor
Develop Integrated Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis procedure

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 years industry experience
5 years leadership experience
Minimum 2 years site construction experience
Previous Planning experience, responsible for a large sized project or large sized-sub-element of a major project
Previous experience in controlling, directing, supervising and managing the day to day activities of a planning team
Experience of working with other offices and high value execution centers
A proven track record in FEED and EPC phases of refinery, oil & gas, petrochemical or similar facilities including revamp projects
A pro-active approach to solving problems and getting the job done
Self-motivated, energetic and tenacious
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels up to top management
IT/Computer Literacy in particular Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
Ability to apply planning theory, process and best practices
Capable of managing a coordinated approach to resolving procedural issues
Capable of setting up, managing and motivating a team to deliver the planning objectives and achieving targets/milestones
Demonstrates excellent leadership skills
Relevant degree / Chartered Engineer or appropriate experience
Primavera P6 102
Primavera P6 106
Level 5 QCF in Planning/Project Controls (desirable)
Member of a Professional Institution (desirable)
Specialist knowledge in project control system (Primavera P6) (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

EPC Schedule DevelopmentSchedule Risk AnalysisWork Breakdown Structure (WBS)Integrated Cost and Schedule Risk AnalysisPayment Milestones DevelopmentCost Estimate Risk AssessmentPlanning Theory ApplicationConstruction SchedulingFEED Phase ExpertiseProject Control Systems

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingSelf-MotivationEnergeticTenacityExcellent Communication Skills

Certifications

Relevant DegreeChartered EngineerLevel 5 QCF in Planning/Project ControlsMember of a Professional Institution