SENIOR PLANNING ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Planning Engineer with 10+ years in FEED and Detailed Engineering for onshore oil and gas projects. ADNOC experience is a strong advantage; PMP certification is preferred.

You will develop and monitor schedules, perform critical path analysis, coordinate with disciplines, and support monthly reports and client presentations. Based in Abu Dhabi, you will contribute to large-scale油& gas programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of planning and scheduling experience in the engineering phase of onshore oil & gas projects.
• Strong experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Detailed Design phases.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules during the FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.
• Liaise with engineering disciplines, project management, procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of planning activities.
• Ensure planning and scheduling deliverables comply with project requirements, client specifications, and industry best practices.
• Perform critical path analysis, identify potential delays, and provide mitigation strategies.
• Regularly update and issue engineering progress reports, dashboards, and S-curves.
• Provide input for resource planning, man-hour forecasting, and progress measurement systems.
• Coordinate planning and progress review meetings with engineering and design teams.
• Evaluate and incorporate changes into the baseline schedule and assess impacts.
• Support in the preparation of monthly project reports and client presentations.

Skills

PMP certification

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Planning Engineer with a strong background in the engineering phase of large-scale onshore oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of proven experience, with a strong focus on FEED (Front-End Engineering Design), Detailed Engineering, and Detailed Design. Experience working on ADNOC projects or with ADNOC group companies will be considered a significant advantage.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules during the FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.
• Liaise with engineering disciplines, project management, procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of planning activities.
• Ensure that planning and scheduling deliverables comply with project requirements, client specifications, and industry best practices.
• Perform critical path analysis, identify potential delays, and provide mitigation strategies.
• Regularly update and issue engineering progress reports, dashboards, and S-curves.
• Provide input for resource planning, man-hour forecasting, and progress measurement systems.
• Coordinate planning and progress review meetings with engineering and design teams.
• Evaluate and incorporate changes into the baseline schedule and assess impacts.
• Support in the preparation of monthly project reports and client presentations.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in planning and scheduling within the engineering phase of onshore oil & gas projects.
• Strong experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Detailed Design phases.
• Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Deep understanding of engineering workflows, deliverables, and document control processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards, procedures, and reporting formats is highly desirable.
• Previous work experience on ADNOC projects or with ADNOC group companies is a strong advantage.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.