Lead Planning Engineer

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC invites applications for a Lead Planning Engineer to drive the integrated EPC schedule across Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Marine, and Industrial programs in the UAE. You will lead the planning team, develop baseline and recovery schedules, and coordinate with multiple disciplines to meet contractual milestones.

The role requires 10–12 years in EPC planning, strong CPM/EVM expertise, and advanced Primavera P6/Microsoft Project skills, with a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Project Management or MBA preferred.
• PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, or PRINCE2 certifications highly desirable.
• 10–12 years planning and scheduling experience in EPC environments.
• 3+ years in Lead or Supervisory Planning role.
• Oil & Gas EPC project experience; Petrochemical/Power/Marine exposure is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance, and control of integrated EPC project schedules across E, P, C, Commissioning, Handover.
• Develop baseline, resource-loaded, and recovery schedules using Primavera P6 and other tools.
• Perform CPA, EVM, progress measurement, forecasting, and schedule risk analysis.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and PM teams.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, propose mitigations, implement corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports, dashboards, KPIs, and management presentations.
• Lead change management, claims assessment, delay analysis, and recovery planning.
• Lead and mentor planning engineers; promote best practices across projects.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

CPM

Earned Value Management

Resource forecasting

Progress measurement

Delay analysis

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Project Management or MBA

PMP

PMI-SP

PSP

PRINCE2

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Are you an experienced planning professional with a passion for delivering large-scale EPC projects? We are seeking a Lead Planning Engineer to join our growing team and play a key role in the successful delivery of complex Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Marine, and Industrial projects.

YOUR ROLE

• Lead the development, maintenance, and control of integrated EPC project schedules covering Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Handover.
• Develop baseline, resource-loaded, and recovery schedules using Primavera P6 and other planning tools.
• Perform Critical Path Analysis (CPA), Earned Value Management (EVM), progress measurement, forecasting, and schedule risk analysis.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and contractual milestones.
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule risks, propose mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, schedule performance metrics, and management presentations.
• Support project controls activities including change management, claims assessment, delay analysis, and recovery planning.
• Lead and mentor planning engineers while driving planning best practices across projects.

WHAT WE’R LOOKING FOR

Experience

• Must have 10-12 years of planning and scheduling experience within EPC environments.
• Minimum 3 years in a Lead or Supervisory Planning role.
• Proven experience in Oil & Gas EPC projects, with exposure to Petrochemical, Power, Marine, Civil, or Industrial Plant projects considered an advantage.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Project Management or MBA is preferred.
• PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, or PRINCE2 certifications are highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Resource Planning & Forecasting
• Progress Measurement
• Delay Analysis & Recovery Planning
• Project Controls & Reporting

WHAT WE OFFER

• The chance to contribute to some of UAE’s Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Ready to be part of our team?

If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success.

Apply today and be part of something excellent!