Planning Engineer (Offshore projects)

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks a skilled Planning Engineer to develop and maintain offshore project schedules in Abu Dhabi. You will monitor performance, identify deviations, and coordinate with project teams to ensure milestones are met.

The role requires a engineering degree and 4–5 years in offshore or oil & gas scheduling, with PMP/PMI-SP being a plus. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 4–5 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in Offshore or Oil & Gas.
• PMP or PMI-SP certification is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 30/07/2026

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.