Senior Planning Engineer

Penspen Ltd; Al Bihouth; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in the UAE is urgently seeking a Senior Planning Engineer for its PMC projects. The ideal candidate will need 15-20 years of experience in oil & gas, specifically in offshore projects, with strong skills in planning and scheduling. You'll be responsible for developing project schedules and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Familiarity with Primavera P6 and MS Project is crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in oil & gas, with at least 5 years in offshore projects.
• Strong background in FEED, detailed engineering, and construction planning.
• Must have worked in the Offshore projects on a PMC role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules across all phases.
• Track actual progress against planned schedules using earned value management (EVM).
• Ensure all planning activities comply with offshore safety standards.

Skills

Planning tools like Primavera P6

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Project

Reporting software

Job description

We are urgently looking for Senior Planning Engineer for one of our PMC projects in UAE.

Qualification Required

• The candidates should have an Engineering Degree.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules across all phases: FEED (Front-End Engineering Design), detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Interface with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align deliverables and milestones.
• Track actual progress against planned schedules using earned value management (EVM).
• Support risk identification and mitigation planning related to schedule delays, resource constraints, and offshore operational challenges.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with offshore safety standards and environmental regulations.

Experience Required

• 15–20 years of experience in oil & gas, with at least 5 years in offshore projects.
• Strong background in FEED, detailed engineering, and construction planning.
• Proficiency in planning tools like Primavera P6, MS Project, and reporting software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must have worked in the Offshore projects on a PMC role
• Must have handled large FEED/EPC projects in the offshore field
• Previous experience in the ADNOC projects in the similar role would be an added advantage.