Planning Engineer

AVENTA; Milano; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm in Milan is seeking a Planning Engineer to lead and coordinate project support services. Responsibilities include managing project service functions, overseeing cost control, and ensuring compliance with project execution plans. Candidates should have strong skills in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Projects, along with an analytical mindset and effective communication abilities. This full-time role is crucial for optimizing the efficiency of subsea piping projects.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Projects is essential.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities are required.
• Candidates must have an analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and client interface skills are a must.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage project service functions for subsea piping scheme.
• Coordinate project service teams during different project phases.
• Develop and maintain the Project Services Execution Plan.
• Oversee project cost control and forecasting activities.
• Monitor project budgets and track expenditures.
• Ensure timely report preparation for the Project Manager.
• Supervise detailed project schedules.
• Integrate subcontractor schedules into the master schedule.
• Monitor progress and highlight risks.
• Work with procurement for timely material delivery.
• Support contract administration tasks.
• Ensure vendor documentation is maintained.
• Coordinate mobilization and logistics for offshore and onshore sites.
• Oversee project document control systems.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare project service reports for management.
• Promote a safety-first culture within the team.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project Management

Effective communication

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are looking to hire a Planning Engineer.

Report to Project general Manager/Project Manager, the Planning Engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating all project support services— including cost control, planning & scheduling, document control, procurement support, logistics, and administrative services— to ensure smooth project execution.

This role acts as the bridge between the technical project team and the corporate support functions, ensuring contractual and operational requirements are met in a timely, cost‑effective, and compliant manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all project service functions (planning, document control, logistics, and procurement support) for subsea piping scheme within offshore scope and hookup with the off/pn shore facilities.
• Coordinate project service teams during EPC/EPCIC phases (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Commissioning).
• Develop and maintain the Project Services Execution Plan in line with company and client requirements.
• Oversee project cost control and forecasting activities.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and identify cost variances.
• Ensure timely preparation of cost reports and financial updates to the Project Manager.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of detailed project schedules (engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning).
• Integrate subcontractor schedules into the master project schedule.
• Monitor progress and highlight deviations or risks to timely completion.
• Work closely with the procurement team to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
• Support contract administration, including review of commercial terms, tracking variations, and monitoring contractor performance.
• Ensure vendor documentation and records are maintained as per quality and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of personnel, materials, and equipment to offshore and onshore sites.
• Oversee marine logistics, customs clearance, and transportation arrangements.
• Oversee project document control systems ensuring proper document flow between client, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with contractual submittal requirements.
• Prepare and issue weekly/monthly project service reports to management and clients.
• Ensure all project services activities comply with company HSE standards, client requirements, and local regulations.
• Promote a safety‑first culture within the project services team.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and Projects Microsoft.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and client interface skills.
• Ability to work in high‑pressure, fast‑paced project environments.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Industries

Oil and Gas and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Location

Milan, Lombardy, Italy