PLANNING ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled Planning Engineer to manage project schedules for oil & gas projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Responsibilities include developing timelines, conducting critical path analysis, and ensuring project alignment with resources. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of planning experience in oil & gas projects.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Excellent understanding of construction processes and oil & gas project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage detailed project schedules from proposal stage through execution.
• Develop and maintain project timelines and progress tracking systems.
• Conduct critical path analysis and develop mitigation or recovery plans.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Planning and scheduling

Critical path analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil or related field)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Planning Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in planning and scheduling for oil & gas-related projects including rig construction refurbishment and brownfield works. The ideal candidate should have a solid engineering background and be highly proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project to support planning activities across both the proposal and execution phases of the project lifecycle.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and manage detailed project schedules from proposal stage through execution ensuring alignment with project scope timelines and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project timelines work breakdown structures (WBS) and progress tracking systems for onshore and offshore oil & gas projects.
• Assign resources to activities in the schedule to ensure effective and accurate tracking of progress productivity and resource utilization.
• Monitor schedule performance and update timelines using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project incorporating actual progress and forecasting future trends.
• Coordinate with engineering procurement and construction teams to ensure alignment between scope schedule and resources.
• Conduct critical path analysis identify schedule risks and develop mitigation or recovery plans.
• Provide regular look-ahead schedules progress reports S-curves and dashboards for project management and clients.
• Support project teams with delay analysis extension of time (EOT) justifications and variance analysis.
• Participate in internal and client meetings presenting schedule status updates and action items.
• Ensure compliance with planning and reporting procedures contractual requirements and project execution strategies.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Civil or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of planning experience in oil & gas projects including rig construction refurbishment and EPC works.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Solid knowledge of planning concepts project controls resource loading and performance measurement.
• Experience in preparing and managing schedules across both proposal and execution stages.
• Excellent understanding of construction processes and oil & gas project lifecycle.
• Strong communication coordination and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Candidates MUST be immediately available and currently in the UAE.

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