Planning Engineer

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering construction company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Planning Engineer to contribute to EPC projects in the Oil & Gas sector. The role involves developing and controlling project schedules, collaborating with various stakeholders, and monitoring progress. The ideal candidate should have at least 7–10 years of planning experience, with a strong knowledge of project lifecycle and proficiency in Primavera P6. Benefits include competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of planning experience with 3-5 years experience in Saudi Aramco projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and control project schedules in compliance with Saudi Aramco standards.
• Collect progress data and analyze delays and variances.
• Collaborate with different teams for project coordination.

Skills

Advanced Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Strong knowledge of EPC project lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the successful execution of EPC projects in the Oil & Gas sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring, with hands-on experience in large-scale industrial projects.

Who We Are

Target Engineering brings 50 years of experience in EPC and industrial infrastructure. With in-house fabrication, marine expertise, and multidisciplinary capability, we deliver projects with scale, confidence, and care.

Why Join Us

At Target Engineering, you’ll work on large-scale energy, marine, and civil infrastructure projects. Join a business with deep technical roots, where your voice is heard, your impact is visible, and your career is part of a legacy of excellence.

Your Role

As a Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules in compliance with Saudi Aramco standards. The role ensures effective planning, progress monitoring, reporting, forecasting, and coordination with project stakeholders to achieve timely and cost-effective project execution.

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed Level 3 / Level 4 project schedules using Primavera P6
• Prepare integrated EPC schedules (Engineering, Procurement & Construction)
• Create resource‑loaded schedules and manpower histograms
• Produce 2‑week, 4‑week, and 90‑day look‑ahead schedules
• Identify critical paths and key schedule risks

Progress Monitoring & Control

• Collect daily, weekly, and monthly progress data
• Update schedules and analyze delays and variances
• Develop recovery and mitigation plans
• Track productivity against planned benchmarks

Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
• Generate schedule narratives, S‑curves, histograms, and dashboards
• Support client meetings and presentations with relevant schedule outputs

Coordination & Interface

• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, QA/QC, and HSE teams
• Review and integrate subcontractor schedules
• Support Extension of Time (EOT) analysis

Commercial & Close-Out Support

• Assist in preparing interim payment certificates and invoicing
• Support project close-out activities and final handover schedules

What We’re Looking For

Experience

Minimum 7–10 years of planning experience with 3-5 years experience in Saudi Aramco projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical)

Skills and Competencies

• • Advanced Primavera P6 (mandatory)
• • MS Project (preferred)
• • MS Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools
• • Strong knowledge of EPC project lifecycle

What We Offer

• The chance to contribute to some of UAE’s Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Ready to be part of our team?

If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Target Engineering and Construction Co. LLC and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success.

Apply today and be part of something excellent!

Note : Immediate joiner and candidates available in the UAE will be preferred.

Candidates are encouraged to apply directly to our careers portal : https://apps.target.ae/ords/f?p=149:6