Senior Planning Engineer

TALENTMATE; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in engineering is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer in Sharjah, UAE. This full-time, on-site position requires at least 10 years of experience in the oil and gas sector. The candidate will manage project schedules, control costs, and report progress. Ideal applicants will have experience working with diverse teams and familiarity with project controls systems. A graduate degree with a PMP certification is preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care

Employee share plan with company match

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience working with multi‑national and multi‑cultural project teams strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working in the Middle East considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate monthly cost and progress reports.
• Ensure all work is performed to quality standards.
• Advise project team on cost control and planning.
• Prepare special progress and cost reports.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.

Skills

Project controls systems

Writing reports

Good oral and communication skills

Ability to supervise and delegate

Education

Graduate degree; PMP preferred

Job description

Job Description

Wood is looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit in the in‑house Project Controls team. This full‑time, on‑site role is located in Sharjah, UAE and follows a 5/2 work schedule.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Provide the Project Management team with accurate monthly cost and progress reports, including early warning, forecast completions, critical path and trend analyses.
• Ensure all work is performed to quality standards and in line with company procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of safety at all times.
• Advise project team on cost control, planning and contract compliance.
• Track progress and reports against actual cost approved baseline plan.
• Prepare special progress reports, cost reports and forecasts for team activities.
• Assist in change management process with project leaders and contractors.
• Coordinate routine progress reporting and participate in reporting on process and cost.
• Develop a suitable Work Breakdown Structure covering project requirements and scope of works.
• Baseline, update and maintain detailed project schedules for all phases, including design development, construction, pre‑commissioning and start‑up.
• Coordinate with client representatives, team members, contractors and subcontractors to incorporate all project requirements.
• Follow up with Project Engineers and other stakeholders for required reports and schedules within deadlines.
• Present cost reports, schedules and manpower histograms to project team and client when required.
• Provide training, mentoring and ongoing project controls guidance to project team members.
• Support development of Project Controls team members.
• Identify and share lessons learned to support continuous improvement of project performance and company operations.
• Demonstrate fair knowledge of planning and schedule integration between Engineering, Procurement and construction.
• Show hands‑on experience developing EPC schedules during the FEED phase to identify the EPC contractor.
• Be an outgoing and motivated individual comfortable working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Graduate degree; PMP preferred.
• Experience working with multi‑national and multi‑cultural project teams strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working in the Middle East considered an advantage.
• Expertise in writing reports.
• Familiarity with project controls systems.
• Good oral and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and delegate.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee networks supporting all voices.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Commitment to continued professional development and tailored development plans.
• Global connections with experts worldwide.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Group life and personal accident insurance.
• Employee share plan with company match.
• Long‑service award celebrating milestones at 5‑year intervals.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following: race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

About Wood

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.