Senior Planning Engineer

HR ProjectPartners BV; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HR ProjectPartners BV in Rotterdam seeks a Senior Planning Engineer to develop, maintain and optimize project schedules for complex oil and gas projects. You will work with engineering, procurement and construction teams to align timelines and resources using industry-standard tools.

The candidate should have 5+ years in project planning, strong analytical and communication skills, and hands-on Primavera P6 experience (MS Project preferred).

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project planning within the oil and gas sector.
• Proficiency in project management software (Primavera P6 preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• You develop and oversee detailed project schedules using project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• You coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary project data and milestones.
• You monitor and oversee project progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• You prepare and oversee regular progress reports, including schedule updates, earned value analysis, and performance metrics.
• You analyse project trends and provide forecasts to support decision-making.
• You lead planning meetings and workshops to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• You ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• You mentor more junior Planning Engineers and support their development.

Skills

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Project Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

As Senior Planning Engineer, you are responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing project schedules to ensure timely and efficient project execution. This involves collaboration with various departments, including engineering, procurement, and construction, to align project timelines and resources.

Responsibilities

• You develop and oversee detailed project schedules using project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• You coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary project data and milestones.
• You monitor and oversee project progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• You prepare and oversee regular progress reports, including schedule updates, earned value analysis, and performance metrics.
• You analyse project trends and provide forecasts to support decision-making.
• You lead planning meetings and workshops to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• You ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• You mentor more junior Planning Engineers and support their development.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience

• 5+ years experience in project planning within the oil and gas sector.
• Proficiency in project management software (Primavera P6 preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.