Planning Engineer

Kin-Tec Global Recruitment; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Planning Engineer to develop and implement planning and scheduling tools for projects. This role requires a strong background in programming, particularly in VB.Net, along with a minimum of 6 years' experience. Key responsibilities include automating reporting processes, analyzing project data, and providing coding solutions in collaboration with project teams. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. This position offers a full-time permanent contract in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in programming, primarily using VB.Net.
• Awareness of EPC oil & gas project requirements or operations.
• Proficient in application coding using standard rules and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project planning and scheduling tools.
• Implement programming solutions to automate reporting and data analysis.
• Analyse project data to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand workflow requirements and provide coding solutions.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for planning tools and reports.
• Assist in training team members on the use of planning and scheduling tools.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, formulas)

Good typing speed and accuracy

Education

Graduate in any engineering discipline

Diploma in Computer Engineering

Job description

Planning Engineer

Location: UAE

Contract: Permanent / Full-time

Role Purpose

Develop, maintain, and implement planning and scheduling tools for project execution, with a strong focus on programming, data analysis, and reporting to support effective project management and decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any engineering discipline; Diploma in Computer Engineering advantageous
• Minimum 6 years' experience in programming, primarily using VB.Net
• Awareness of EPC oil & gas project requirements or operations
• Proficient in application coding using standard rules and practices

Key Skills

• Strong communication skills in English
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, formulas), PowerPoint, and Word
• Good typing speed and accuracy

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project planning and scheduling tools
• Implement programming solutions to automate reporting and data analysis
• Analyse project data to support planning, forecasting, and decision‑making
• Collaborate with project teams to understand workflow requirements and provide coding solutions
• Prepare and maintain documentation for planning tools and reports
• Assist in training team members on the use of planning and scheduling tools