Timekeeper

Overview

Wood is hiring a Timekeeper to join their team based in Lowestoft, Suffolk. This is a permanent role with a hybrid working setup, initially focused on office presence to ensure thorough training and integration into the team. Part-time working arrangements are also welcomed.

About Wood and Projects

The P&E division provides diverse opportunities across onshore projects including green hydrogen, fuel switching, energy transition, UK refineries, petrochemical, fine chemicals, and pharmaceutical facilities. Wood supports pilot plant design and collaborates on advancing commercial-scale technologies.

Benefits

• Engagement in impactful projects for prominent clients in the energy sector
• Flexible work arrangements balancing client and individual needs, including remote and hybrid options
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Competitive pay with routine reviews aligned to market standards
• Comprehensive benefits package including 33 days of annual leave (public holidays included), an optional monthly flex day, contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, and life insurance at four times base salary
• Tailored professional development plans
• Global networking opportunities with industry experts shaping professional standards

Key Duties

• Input time data from Shell IQN system into Wood’s Timewriting Team
• Serve as gatekeeper ensuring compliance with Timewriting Guidelines in Fieldglass system
• Review Wood Oracle system for unapproved/rejected hours prior to payroll processing
• Reconcile Timewriting data between Wood and Shell IQN systems
• Manage holiday approvals and coordinate holiday coverage
• Collaborate with Wood Tax team and staff to ensure timely compliance with Netherlands tax requirements for cross-border assignments
• Act as super user for Wood’s Performance Management Tool and coordinate completion of performance reviews with supervisors
• Undertake contract and general administrative tasks
• Support workforce queries to enable timely resolution
• Organize domestic and international travel for training purposes
• Analyze safety observation cards from Shell system to enhance operational safety awareness
• Administer temporary assignment adjustments as operational needs dictate
• Generate specialized Timewriting reports for assets
• Assist with HSSE incident reporting and closure by transferring information between Shell and Wood systems

Candidate Profile

Wood values diversity and welcomes applicants even if some criteria are unmet but relevant skills or experience exist.

Experience and Skills

• Preferably experience in project or administrative roles within engineering and construction sectors
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Professional and courteous communication abilities
• Good organizational capabilities
• Self-driven and eager to learn

Personal Qualities

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Emotional intelligence with empathy
• Clear, persuasive verbal and written communication tailored to diverse audiences
• Initiative-taking and problem-solving orientation
• Dedication to continuous improvement and company values

Additional Information

Wood is a global consulting, engineering, and operations leader in energy and materials, with 33,000 employees across about 50 nations. They support clients through the full lifecycle of assets, focusing on safety, reliability, and a lower carbon footprint. Wood is part of Sidara, a global alliance of engineering and project management firms.

Wood is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Applicants are treated without bias based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics as per laws.