Planning & Forecast Advisor

The Planning & Forecast Advisor supports the integration, maintenance, and analysis of the Project Schedule. The role focuses on schedule data consolidation, workstream forecast analysis, data validation and verification, and structured reporting support. Working under the guidance of Planning & Reporting Lead, the role provides a strong foundation for developing planning capability within a large, complex capital project environment.

The role of Planning & Forecast Advisor
Schedule Integration Support

• Support the integration of workstream schedules into the Project Schedule.
• Assist in consolidating schedule updates, forecasts, and milestone changes from multiple workstreams.
• Support tracking of interface milestones and schedule logic alignment under guidance.

Schedule Analysis & Forecast Support

• Assist with schedule performance analysis based on workstream forecast updates.
• Support identification of variances, emerging trends, and potential schedule impacts.
• Prepare initial analysis outputs and summaries for review by Planning Reporting Lead and workstream Project Services Manager.

Data Validation & Quality Assurance

• Support data validation and verification of schedule updates and progress inputs to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Check alignment between schedule data, reported progress, and agreed planning assumptions.
• Maintain planning data logs, assumptions registers, and update trackers.

Reporting & Planning Outputs

• Support preparation of planning and schedule reporting materials, dashboards, and visuals.
• Assist with updating schedule KPIs and progress summaries using agreed templates and tools.
• Ensure timely incorporation of inputs into reporting cycles.
• Execute assigned planning tasks in line with established planning processes and controls.
• Seek guidance from senior planners and proactively raise data gaps or inconsistencies.   

Behaviours & Ways of Working

• Act with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, discipline, and data accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a complex, multi‑stakeholder project environment.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with planners and workstream contacts.
• Demonstrates commitment to HSSE and Care for People in all activities.
• Works collaboratively and reliably as part of the wider planning team.
• Implement lessons learned based on Phase 1 and other best practices.
• Show adaptability and resilience in a dynamic project environment.
• Promoting inclusion, learning, and shared success across the project team

To be successful, you will need the following experience and skills:
Essential Experience:

• Early‑career experience or exposure to project controls, planning, scheduling, or related disciplines.
• Having 8 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry preferably with LNG projects (FEED/LNTP, Detailed engineering and execute phases)
• Experience working as a planner on mega projects in execution phase will be an advantage.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Analytical mindset with strong data handling and coordination skills.
• Good listening, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Working on different geographical location and time-zone.

Technical Capabilities:
Schedule Integration Support

• Ability to support integration of multiple workstream schedules into an Integrated Project Schedule.
• Basic understanding of schedule logic, milestones, dependencies, and interfaces.
• Ability to consolidate schedule updates and forecasts using agreed structures and templates.

 Schedule Analysis (Foundational)

• Ability to perform basic schedule analysis, including:
  • Variance identification between baseline and forecast
  • Milestone movement tracking
  • Simple trend and progress assessments
• Support preparation of analysis outputs for Planning Lead & Reporting/Project Services Manager review.

Data Validation & Assurance

• Ability to validate and verify schedule and progress data received from workstreams.
• Checks for completeness, consistency, and alignment with planning assumptions.
• Maintains data integrity across schedules, dashboards, and reports.

Planning Tools & Systems

• Working knowledge of project planning and reporting tools (e.g. Primavera P6, Excel, Power BI or equivalent).
• Ability to extract, update, and manipulate schedule data for reporting and analysis purposes.
• Willingness and capability to learn additional planning systems and digital tools.

Reporting & Data Visualization

• Ability to support preparation of schedule KPIs, dashboards, and progress visuals.
• Supports monthly reporting cycles by ensuring accurate and timely data inputs.
• Familiarity with structured reporting templates and data governance requirements.

Execution Under Guidance

• Able to execute assigned planning tasks accurately within defined processes and controls.
• Understands when to escalate data gaps, inconsistencies, or clarification needs.
• Works effectively under the direction of Planning & Reporting Lead in a structured project environment.

Foundational Project Controls Knowledge

• Basic understanding of project phases, planning cycles, and integrated project controls.
• Familiarity with schedule baselines, forecasts, and change impacts (at a learning level).
• Exposure to assurance or review processes is an advantage but not required.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.