Senior Planning Engineer

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 170 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Target Engineering is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to develop, monitor, and control detailed project schedules across the full lifecycle of multi-sector EPC projects in the UAE. You will collaborate with project managers, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure accurate planning, effective performance tracking, and proactive risk mitigation.

Responsibilities include maintaining integrated schedules, performing EVA and critical path analysis, and mentoring junior planners

Qualifications

• 12+ years of planning/scheduling experience in EPC environments.
• Experience across oil & gas, civil, marine, power or plant projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Responsabilités

• Develop, update, and maintain integrated project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Monitor project progress against baselines using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Perform critical path analysis, EVA, and schedule forecasting.
• Identify schedule risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate resources to optimize productivity and minimize delays.
• Prepare weekly/monthly schedule and performance reports for management and stakeholders.
• Review subcontractor and vendor schedules for alignment with project timelines.
• Mentor and support junior planning engineers, sharing best practices in project controls.

Connaissances

Critical path analysis

Earned value analysis

Risk management

Project controls

Resource management

Scheduling

Mentoring

Stakeholder reporting

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Outils

Primavera P6

MS Project

Description du poste

Are you an experienced Senior Planning Engineer with a strong background in complex EPC projects? We're looking for a highly driven professional to join our planning team and play a key role in delivering multi-sector projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

WHO WE ARE

Target Engineering brings 50+ years of experience in EPC and industrial infrastructure. With in-house fabrication, marine expertise, and multidisciplinary capability, we deliver projects with scale, confidence, and care.

WHY JOIN US

At Target Engineering, you'll work on large-scale energy, marine, and civil infrastructure projects. Join a business with deep technical roots, where your voice is heard, your impact is visible, and your career is part of a legacy of excellence.

YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling detailed project schedules across the full project lifecycle. You'll work closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure accurate planning, effective performance tracking, and proactive risk mitigation.

• Develop, update, and maintain integrated project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Monitor project progress against baseline schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Perform critical path analysis, earned value analysis (EVA), and schedule forecasting
• Identify schedule risks and support the development of mitigation strategies
• Coordinate resources to optimize productivity and minimize delays
• Prepare weekly and monthly schedule and performance reports for management and stakeholders
• Review subcontractor and vendor schedules for alignment with project timelines
• Mentor and support junior planning engineers, sharing best practices in project controls

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience: Minimum 12 years of proven experience in project planning and scheduling within EPC environments with strong exposure to oil & gas, civil, marine, power or plant projects.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of project controls, critical path analysis, resource management, and risk management. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project

WHAT WE OFFER

• The chance to contribute to some of GCC's Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.