Lead Of Planning

Brunel is a global provider of flexible
workforce solutions and expertise, connecting specialists with clients across the globe. We deliver
innovative services like Recruitment (people, talent, and training), Logistics
(global mobility and travel), Technical Services (project support and setup)
and Consultancy to our clients both globally and locally.

Brunel is now present in 40+
countries with over 12,000+
specialists, 120+
offices worldwide, and close to €1
billion (Revenue 2021)

• Reviews project changes to evaluate detail schedule impact; responsible for quantifying and incorporating the effect and impact of approved changes in the overall schedule for stewardship purposes;
• Advises project management of any potential schedule issues and when necessary, provides guidance on corrective action and measures to mitigate any adverse trends. Assists Business Manager/Head in developing and reviewing schedule corrective actions and recovery plans, and verifies needed actions/plans are implemented;
• Monitors and appraises the performance of the Contractor compared to agreed control plans in the areas of progress and schedule control;
• Reviews and checks Contractor progress reports for accuracy of progress measurement. Verifies reviews and endorses claimed progress reported by the Contractor;
• Reviews, monitors and control the EPC Contractor’s schedules for all project activities for logic, level of detail, interfaces, etc (e.g., Level 3, Level 4, short-term look-ahead schedules);
• Reviews Contractor main subcontractor schedules and ensures that they have been correctly integrated into the overall EPC schedules;
• Reviews Contractor’s vendors and suppliers for both critical equipment and bulks and ensures that they have been correctly integrated into the overall EPC schedules;
• Reviews and endorses schedule and progress baselines and forecast prepared by the Contractor;
• Reviews schedule basis of Contractor change proposals - reviews and endorses changes with regards to schedule and progress impact;
• Supports Project Management with ongoing project schedule and progress analysis, reporting and forecasting activities;
• Develops and maintains project schedules and ensuring that these products reflect the approved project design/execution scope;
• Analyzes schedule trends, develop and review schedule forecasts;
• Conducts periodic meetings with the Contractor to review progress/activities and report on the status of the project to management;
• Provides overall project schedule, progress measurement, and change management expertise to the PMT;
• Reviews Contractor project control procedures (home office and field control procedures) to ensure that requirements are met.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project scheduling and controls for EPC oil and gas facilities capital projects / operating companies;
• Thorough and extensive knowledge of project controls principles, theories, and concepts;
• At least five (5) years site/field scheduling experience;
• Experience developing work methods in accordance to established Company policies, directives from Management, schedules and professional engineering standards;
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to read, write, and speak fluent English;
• Able to work within a defined role with limited supervision;
• Willing and able to travel as required.