Planner

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WSP Middle East is seeking a highly skilled Planner, you are responsible for the development, planning, ,execution, cost control, integration of stakeholders schedules, maintenance, and oversight of project schedules across complex engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects. You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to define project timelines, allocate resources effectively, and track progress to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Develop and maintain detailed, accurate project schedules using advanced project management and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Coordinate with different stakeholders and develop an integrated project
• schedule maintaining the project timelines within cost and quality.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers to establish project milestones, critical paths, and resource allocations, ensuring alignment with client goals and scope.
• Track and report project performance against baseline schedules, identifying delays or deviations and providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Manage and adjust schedules as necessary to account for project changes, resource availability, and shifting priorities.
• Adept at navigating complexities and mitigating risks, leveraging strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Accountable for Cost control and tracking, Management of Changes, Earned Value and Progress Measurement, accurate forecasting, manhours estimate and tracking, invoicing support and validation.
• Preparing regular progress reports and documentation for project milestones.
• Facilitate communication between project teams to ensure that tasks are completed in sequence, resources are available when needed, and dependencies are properly managed.
• Perform regular schedule risk assessments and provide mitigation strategies to minimize delays and impact to the overall project timeline.
• Prepare and present clear, concise reports and schedule updates to stakeholders, project managers, and senior leadership.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals, providing accurate time estimates and resource planning.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including schedule deviations, corrective actions, and change orders.
• Ensure that all scheduling processes and reports comply with company standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior planners and assist with their professional development.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Ability to handle complex, multi-phase projects and understand
• interdependencies between different tasks and resources.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams and presenting schedule updates to senior leadership.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to identify potential risks, delays, and issues within the project schedule.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Asta Powerproject).
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least 7 10-15 years of experience in project planning or scheduling, with a focus on engineering, construction, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) or scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6) is highly desirable.
• Experience in planning of construction of gas turbine based power projects is preferred.
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.