PLANNING ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking a Planning Engineer specialized in Project Risk Analysis to develop, maintain and analyze complex schedules for large-scale EPC projects in the UAE. The role emphasizes PRA, Monte Carlo simulations and risk-informed forecasting to guide mitigation strategies and decision making.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams to input accurate risk data, produce executive summaries and dashboards, and ensure adherence to corporate

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and project controls within EPC / Oil & Gas / Petrochemical projects.
• Expert level Primavera P6 and PRA with Monte Carlo risk simulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Perform schedule risk assessments using PRA.
• Build and maintain risk registers with project teams.
• Execute Monte Carlo simulations to assess schedule confidence and probabilistic completion dates.
• Analyze risk outputs and identify critical risk drivers.
• Provide risk mitigation strategies and schedule optimization recommendations.
• Prepare risk analysis reports and executive summaries for management.
• Conduct what-if scenario analyses for schedule changes and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with engineering/procurement/construction/commissioning for risk inputs.
• Support baseline schedule development and forecasting with a risk-informed approach.
• Ensure compliance with corporate project controls standards and best practices.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6 (Expert Level)

Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA)

Monte Carlo Simulation

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional)

PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional)

AACE PSP/DRMP

Job description

The Planning Engineer Project Risk Analysis is responsible for developing maintaining and analyzing project schedules with a strong focus on schedule risk assessment and mitigation. The role involves applying Primavera P6 Risk Analysis (PRA) and Monte Carlo simulations to identify quantify and manage schedule uncertainties for large-scale EPC projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop maintain and update integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 in accordance with project execution strategies.
• Perform schedule risk assessments utilizing Primavera P6 Risk Analysis (Risk Module).
• Build and maintain risk registers in coordination with project teams identifying threats and opportunities affecting project timelines.
• Execute Monte Carlo simulations to assess schedule confidence levels and probabilistic completion dates.
• Analyze risk outputs including P-values (P50 P80 P90) and critical risk drivers.
• Provide recommendations for risk mitigation strategies and schedule optimization.
• Prepare and present risk analysis reports dashboards and executive summaries for management and stakeholders.
• Conduct what-if scenario analyses to evaluate the impact of schedule changes delays and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with engineering procurement construction and commissioning teams to ensure accurate risk inputs.
• Support baseline schedule development progress measurement and forecasting with a risk-informed approach.
• Ensure compliance with corporate project controls standards procedures and best practices.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Civil Mechanical Electrical or related discipline).
• 510 years of experience in planning and project controls within EPC / Oil & Gas / Petrochemical projects.
• Proven experience with Primavera P6 and Primavera Risk Analysis.
• Strong hands-on experience performing Monte Carlo risk simulations for project schedules.
• Solid understanding of project risk management methodologies and probabilistic scheduling concepts.
• Experience working on mega projects or international EPC projects is highly preferred.
• Primavera P6 (Expert Level)
• Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA)
• Monte Carlo Simulation Techniques
• Schedule Risk Modeling & Probability Analysis
• Progress Measurement & Forecasting
• Advanced MS Excel (data analysis & reporting)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex risk data clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills
• Proactive detail-oriented and results-driven
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary project teams
• PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) (Preferred)
• PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional) (Preferred)
• AACE Certification (PSP / DRMP) (Preferred)

VERTICAL

ENGINEERING

Key Skills

• Robotics
• Electrical Engineering
• GIS
• C/C++
• Technical Writing
• Visio
• Special Operations
• Telecommunication
• Geometry
• Oil & Gas Experience
• MPLS
• Systems Analysis

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1