Planning Engineer (Offshore projects)

Black & Grey HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is seeking a Planning Engineer to join our client's Project Controls team in Abu Dhabi on a permanent basis. You will develop, monitor, and update project schedules to ensure timely delivery on offshore projects, coordinating with Project Controls, Managers, and Engineers.

The role requires 4–5 years of offshore or Oil & Gas planning experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and familiarity with Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required.
• 4–5 years of offshore or Oil & Gas planning experience is mandatory.
• PMP or PMI-SP certification is an added advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using scheduling software.
• Monitor progress and update schedules to reflect actual performance.
• Identify deviations from baseline schedule and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers and stakeholders for scheduling data.
• Facilitate communication across teams to align timelines and milestones.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and planning issues.
• Analyze schedules to identify delays, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and present schedule reports to management with highlights and recommendations.
• Maintain scheduling records and project documentation.
• Support the Project Controls Manager with planning and reporting.
• Ensure schedules align with objectives and milestones.
• Provide timely scheduling information for decision-making.

Skills

Project scheduling

Project management principles

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Full time | Black & Grey HR | United Arab Emirates

Posted On 30/07/2026

Job Information

Maritime

Work Experience 4-5 years

City Abu Dhabi

State/Province Abu Dhabi

51133

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is seeking a Planning Engineer to join our client's Project Controls team on a permanent basis in Abu Dhabi. You will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure timely project delivery while supporting the successful execution of offshore projects.Working closely with Project Controls, Project Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders, you will monitor project progress, prepare schedule reports, identify delays and risks, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on track.

Responsibilities:

• - Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using appropriate scheduling software.
• - Monitor project progress and update schedules to reflect actual project performance.
• - Identify and report deviations from the baseline schedule and recommend corrective actions.
• - Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to gather scheduling information.
• - Facilitate communication between project teams to ensure alignment on project timelines and key milestones.
• - Assist in resolving scheduling conflicts and project planning issues.
• - Analyze project schedules to identify potential delays, risks, and opportunities for schedule improvement.
• - Prepare and present schedule reports to management, highlighting key issues, progress, and recommendations.
• - Maintain accurate and complete scheduling records and project documentation.
• - Support the Project Controls Manager with planning, scheduling, and project reporting activities.
• - Ensure project schedules are aligned with project objectives and contractual milestones.
• - Provide timely scheduling information to support effective project decision-making.

Requirements

• -Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• - 4–5 years of experience as a Planning Engineer supporting Offshore or Oil & Gas projects is mandatory.
• - Professional certification such as PMP or PMI-SP is an added advantage.
• - Advanced knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project .
• - Strong understanding of project management principles and scheduling best practices.
• - Proficiency in project management tools and scheduling software.
• - Ability to analyze complex project schedules and identify potential delays and risks.
• - Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• - Ability to prepare accurate and timely schedule reports.
• - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• - Ability to present scheduling information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.