Planning Engineer

Agile Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Planning Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project schedules for power plants. This role includes cost control, manpower estimation, and risk management, ensuring timely execution of projects. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience in planning within the energy sector, particularly in the UAE. Proficiency in MS Projects and Primavera is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in planning, scheduling, and cost control, preferably in power plants.
• Proficient in MS Projects, Primavera, and MS Office; strong knowledge of costing and estimation.
• Experience in outage planning, manpower estimation, and coordination with site teams is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and manage detailed project schedules aligned with project objectives.
• Monitor daily progress and coordinate with site teams to resolve delays.
• Prepare and manage outage plans in coordination with the Project Manager.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Cost Control

Resource Management

Excellent Communication

Leadership

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma

Tools

MS Projects

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Job Code: 127/001/993

Industry: Energy / Powerplant

Job Purpose: The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining detailed project schedules, with a strong focus on outage planning for power plants. The role involves cost control, manpower estimation, and risk management to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective execution of projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and manage detailed project schedules aligned with project objectives and execution plans.
• Monitor daily progress and coordinate with site teams to resolve delays, issues, and resource gaps.
• Prepare and manage outage plans, including manpower, tools, and consumables, in coordination with the Project Manager/Operations Manager.
• Generate cost estimates, resource plans, and forecasting reports for management review.
• Attend client meetings to present schedule updates, project progress, and resource allocation.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify schedule impacts and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Provide regular reports on schedule performance, manpower utilization, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate with service and procurement teams to align activities with project timelines.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for accurate planning and tracking.
• Recommend and implement planning tools, techniques, and best practices for continuous improvement.
• Support tendering activities by preparing preliminary schedules and manpower estimates.
• Ensure compliance with project standards, client specifications, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in planning, scheduling, and cost control, preferably in power plants, energy, oil & gas industries within the UAE/Gulf region.
• Proficient in MS Projects, Primavera, and MS Office; strong knowledge of costing and estimation.
• Experience in outage planning, manpower estimation, and coordination with site teams is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Projects is required.
• Ability to develop, monitor, and maintain detailed project schedules, including outage planning and manpower/resource management.
• Excellent communication skills, proven leadership abilities, and strong documentation skills.
• Languages: English (required); Hindi preferred.