SENIOR PLANNING ENGINEER

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead planning and scheduling for onshore oil and gas projects during the Engineering Phase. Candidates should have 10-15 years of experience, strong knowledge of ADNOC standards, and proficiency in Primavera P6. The ideal applicant will also possess strong leadership and analytical skills and be available to start immediately.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in onshore oil and gas projects.
• Strong experience in the Engineering Phase FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Detail Design.
• ADNOC project experience is mandatory.
• Must be immediately available to join.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using planning software.
• Lead planning activities for engineering deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and review progress reports.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for planning inputs.
• Conduct schedule analysis and risk evaluations.
• Ensure planning activities comply with standards.
• Mentor junior planners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Project Management or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About the Job: SENIOR PLANNING ENGINEER

The Senior Planning Engineer will lead planning and scheduling activities for onshore oil and gas projects during the Engineering Phase, including FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Detail Design. The role requires an experienced professional capable of managing project schedules, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to ADNOC standards and project timelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software.
• Lead planning activities for FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Detail Design deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and review weekly/monthly progress reports, highlighting deviations and schedule forecasts.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to gather planning inputs and ensure integration across disciplines.
• Support resource planning, allocation, and productivity tracking.
• Conduct schedule analysis, critical path assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with company procedures and ADNOC planning standards.
• Mentor and guide junior planners, providing technical support and knowledge transfer.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience as a Planning Engineer in onshore oil and gas projects.
• Strong experience in the Engineering Phase FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Detail Design.
• ADNOC project experience is mandatory.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent planning software.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and analytical skills.
• Must be immediately available to join.

Vertical: ENGINEERING