Senior Planning Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects

Green Umbrella Recruitment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Umbrella Recruitment is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to drive schedules for renewable energy projects in Muscat. You will develop and maintain plans across development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring on-time delivery and budget alignment.

The role requires 3–5 years of planning experience, strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, and excellent communication with EPCs, consultants, and utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field).
• 3–5 years of planning experience in large infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project is essential.
• Experience with EPC contractors, consultants, and utility stakeholders is advantageous.
• Familiarity with renewable energy permitting, interconnection, and regulatory timelines.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of earned value management and project control principles.
• Understanding of construction methodologies and renewable energy technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive and adaptable to fast-paced project environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining quality and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update detailed projectschedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project) for all phases.
• Prepare and manage project WBS, activity coding, and critical path analyses.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to integrate inputs into the master schedule.
• Support project cost control, including forecasting, earned value analysis, and variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of RfP, tender and contract schedules and review contractor schedules for accuracy.
• Participate in coordination meetings with team, contractors, consultants, and local authorities.
• Monitor compliance with project milestones, grid connection deadlines, and permitting timelines.

Skills

Project scheduling

Cost control

Earned value management

Regulatory timelines

Analytical skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independence

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Senior Planning Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman | Posted on 07/21/2025

The Planning Engineer will support the successful delivery of renewable energy projects (e.g., wind, solar, hybrid, and storage systems) by developing and maintaining comprehensive project schedules, resource plans, and progress tracking systems. This role ensures that project activities are executed on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, and update detailed projectschedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project) for all phases of renewable energy projects: development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Prepare and manage project work breakdown structures(WBS), activity coding structures, and critical path analyses.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to integrate inputs into the master schedule.
• Support project cost control, including forecasting,earned value analysis, and variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of RfP, tenderand contract schedules and review contractor schedulesfor accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in coordination meetings with team, contractors, consultants, and local authorities.
• Monitor compliance with projectmilestones, grid connection deadlines, and permitting timelines.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

Education G Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field).
• Minimum 3–5 years of planning experience in large infrastructure or renewable energy projects (solar, wind, hybrid, or storage).
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project is essential.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, consultants, and utility stakeholders is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with renewable energy permitting, interconnection, and regulatory timelines.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of earned value management and project control principles.
• Understanding of construction methodologies and renewable energy technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive and adaptable to fast-paced project environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining quality and deadlines.