PLANNING ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to develop and maintain detailed project schedules for FEED and project execution in Oil & Gas and Marine Onshore sectors. You will monitor progress, perform critical-path analyses, forecast risks, and provide timely schedule updates alongside the Project Controls Manager.

The role requires coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and other disciplines to ensure schedule integrity and on-time delivery,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Planning / Project Scheduling.
• Experience with reputable EPC and/or PMC companies.
• Experience in Oil & Gas and Marine Onshore projects.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining detailed project schedules.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, forecasting, and schedule analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules for FEED and project execution activities.
• Establish project baselines, milestones, activities, and schedule logic in line with project requirements.
• Monitor and track actual progress against approved project schedules and baselines.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify potential schedule delays and risks.
• Prepare accurate and timely project planning reports, progress updates, and schedule analyses.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and other project disciplines to obtain progress information.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Critical Path Analysis

Forecasting

Progress Tracking

Reporting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Planning Engineer to develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules for FEED and project execution activities within Oil & Gas and Marine Onshore projects. The role will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, progress tracking, forecasting, schedule analysis, critical-path monitoring, and reporting, ensuring accurate schedule management and timely project delivery. The position will work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and other multidisciplinary project teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules for FEED and project execution activities.
• Establish project baselines, milestones, activities, and schedule logic in line with project requirements.
• Monitor and track actual progress against approved project schedules and baselines.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify potential schedule delays and risks.
• Analyse schedule performance, trends, and variances and provide timely updates to the Project Controls Manager.
• Support forecasting and recovery planning for delayed or at-risk activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely project planning reports, progress updates, and schedule analyses.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and other project disciplines to obtain accurate progress information.
• Ensure proper integration of multidisciplinary activities within the overall project schedule.
• Maintain high standards of schedule quality, reporting accuracy, documentation, and compliance.
• Identify schedule-related issues and support the development of corrective and mitigation actions.
• Support the Project Controls team in meeting project reporting and performance requirements.
• Assist with project controls activities and amendments as directed by the Controls Manager.
• Perform other reasonable duties related to the role as assigned by management.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Planning / Project Scheduling.
• Experience with reputable EPC and/or PMC companies.
• Experience in Oil & Gas and Marine Onshore projects.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining detailed project schedules.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, forecasting, and schedule analysis.
• Experience monitoring project progress against approved baselines.
• Hands-on experience in critical path analysis, delay analysis, and recovery planning.
• Ability to analyse schedule performance, identify delays, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Strong coordination skills with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Project Management teams.
• Proficiency in recognised planning and scheduling software/tools is mandatory.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Relevant engineering or other applicable degree is preferred.
• Professional planning/scheduling certifications will be an added advantage.

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