Principal Project Planner

Introduction:

Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now were bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources while helping our customers provide the energy chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation.

Lead Construction Planner (Site)

Project: Carbon Capture
Location: North Wales
Project Type: EPCM
Reports To: Project Controls Manager

Role Purpose:

The Lead Construction Planner (Site) is responsible for developing maintaining and managing the integrated project schedule for a Carbon Capture project ensuring alignment across engineering procurement construction commissioning and interface scopes.

The role provides strategic planning and progress visibility to support decision-making optimize performance and ensure timely cost-effective delivery of project milestones in line with customer and corporate objectives.

Youll do/carry out:

• Develop maintain and monitor detailed project schedules and progress measurement systems covering FEED EPC and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate and consolidate inputs from engineering procurement construction and commissioning into a fully integrated master schedule.
• Support the Project Controls Manager in schedule reporting forecasting and variance analysis.
• Identify and communicate schedule risks opportunities and recovery actions.
• Interface with Project Management Engineering Construction and Contract teams to ensure planning data reflects current project status and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with project and corporate procedures systems and governance.
• Provide schedule updates and progress reporting to senior management and the customer.
• Develop and maintain earned value management (EVM) processes tracking physical and cost progress against baselines.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project reviews and support the development of resource and cost forecasts.
• Mentor and support junior planners and ensure consistency of planning methodologies across the project.

Youll have/bring:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Project Management or related discipline.
• Several years experience in project planning and controls within EPC/EPCM environments on large-scale petrochemical plants nuclear plants oil & gas or relatable energy projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in Primavera P6 and strong understanding of EVM and WBS structures.
• Experience integrating multi-discipline schedules across engineering procurement and construction.
• Familiarity with project controls systems and data analytics tools (e.g. Excel Power BI).
• Proven track record supporting projects through FEED to EPC execution phases.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical detail-oriented and structured in approach.
• Effective communicator with strong collaboration and coordination skills.
• Proactive problem solver who can anticipate challenges and propose timely solutions.
• Committed to safety quality and continuous improvement in project delivery.

Moving Forward:

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocksbrilliance through belonging connection and innovation.

Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves andare heard. And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transitionof our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here. And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden yourhorizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.