Planning Engineer

Fugro; Dubai; On-site; AED 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Fugro in Dubai is seeking a Senior Planner to lead detailed baseline scheduling for offshore marine projects, using Primavera P6 or MS Project, and to coordinate multi-disciplinary activities from survey to execution.

You will track progress, perform critical path and float analysis, support EOT and delay claims, and ensure schedules align with contracts and cash flow. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and extensive experience in offshore planning are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 36 years of experience in project planning preferably within offshore marine or energy sector projects.
• Proven experience working with complex multidisciplinary project schedules.
• Prior exposure to vessel-based operations and offshore execution planning is highly preferred.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 / MS Project.
• Understanding of offshore operations and marine logistics.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of contractual and commercial frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed baseline schedules (Level 3/4) using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Define project logic sequencing and critical path.
• Integrate multi-disciplinary activities (survey geotechnical marine operations reporting).
• Track progress against baseline and identify schedule deviations.
• Perform critical path and float analysis.
• Update schedules regularly and produce lookaheads and forecasts.
• Monitor milestones deliverables and planning packages.
• Support extension of time (EOT) and delay claims when required.
• Align schedules with contract requirements and milestones.
• Support projects teams with: Progress measurement, Invoice milestones, Change order and variation analysis.
• Ensure schedule supports cash flow and resource planning.
• Develop tender schedules and execution strategies.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Offshore operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Who we are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution Fugros global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs so they can design build and operate their assets more safely sustainably and efficiently. But were always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

Key Responsibilities1. Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed baseline schedules (Level 3/4) using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Define project logic sequencing and critical path.
• Integrate multi-disciplinary activities (survey geotechnical marine operations reporting).

2. Schedule Control & Monitoring

• Track progress against baseline and identify schedule deviations.
• Perform critical path and float analysis.
• Update schedules regularly and produce lookaheads and forecasts.
• Monitor milestones deliverables and planning packages.
• Support extension of time (EOT) and delay claims when required.

3. Commercial & Contractual Support

• Align schedules with contract requirements and milestones
• Support projects teams with:
  • Progress measurement
  • Invoice milestones
  • Change order and variation analysis
• Ensure schedule supports cash flow and resource planning

4. Tender Support

• Develop tender schedules and execution strategies

Key Skills & Competencies

• Bachelors degree in engineering
• 36 years of experience in project planning preferably within offshore marine or energy sector projects
• Proven experience working with complex multidisciplinary project schedules
• Prior exposure to vesselbased operations and offshore execution planning is highly preferred
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 / MS Project
• Understanding of offshore operations and marine logistics
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Knowledge of contractual and commercial frameworks
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Value to Fugro

The Senior Planner plays a key role in:

• De-risking project execution
• Improving operational efficiency (vessels & crews)
• Supporting commercial performance and claims
• Ensuring timely project delivery

What we offer

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster we think youll be able to do what you do best better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the worlds leading Geo-data specialist we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse driven team.

Our view on diversity equity and inclusion

At Fugro our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints experiences knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome but discrimination harassment inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging of safety and acceptance that makes us feel more connected to Fugros purpose together create a safe and liveable world and to each other.

Whats in it for you

At Fugro our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver we prepare for tomorrow we do whats right and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is driven by our values and fueled by a passion for learning developing leadership behaviors transparency and accountability. Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences LinkedIn Learning access business and technical training and leadership development programs. We also offer competitive benefits packages including hybrid working to support you in your career journey with us.