Planning Engineer

-; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services provider is seeking a Planning Engineer in Dammam, KSA. The role involves planning and scheduling for Oil & Gas engineering projects during FEED and Detailed Design phases. Candidates should have 8-10 years of relevant experience and strong expertise in Primavera P6. The position offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic work environment, with a focus on delivering projects within schedule and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Oil & Gas engineering consultancy.
• Ability to analyze schedules and highlight risks.
• Experience with Saudi Aramco or other major Middle East projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Engineering Project Schedules for projects.
• Monitor engineering progress against baseline schedules.
• Coordinate with various engineering disciplines and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong experience in Oil & Gas engineering consultancy projects

Hands-on expertise in Primavera P6

Solid understanding of FEED & Detailed Design engineering workflows

Strong coordination, communication, and reporting skills

Education

B.E / B.Tech in Engineering (Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With 30,000+ employees and over €5 billion in revenue in 2024, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

In the Middle East, Bilfinger provides comprehensive services ranging from feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed design, to project management and construction supervision. We play a vital role in oil & gas, power, water, infrastructure, and industrial sectors by ensuring projects meet international standards, cost efficiency, and sustainability goals. Beyond project delivery, we also support clients with asset integrity management, plant maintenance, and turnaround services to ensure reliability, efficiency, and extended lifecycle of critical facilities.

With deep regional expertise of around 3600+ employees and global best practices, we support our clients in achieving operational excellence, risk management, and long‑term value creation.

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

Job Title: Planning Engineer

Industry: Oil & Gas Engineering Consultancy

Project Phase: FEED & Detailed Design

Experience: 8-10 Years

Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Qualification: B.E / B.Tech in Engineering (Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical preferred)

Job Summary

The Planning Engineer will be responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling engineering consultancy projects in the Oil & Gas sector, specifically during the FEED and Detailed Design phases. The role involves close coordination with engineering disciplines, project managers, and clients to ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables in compliance with project schedules and contractual milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain Engineering Project Schedules for FEED and Detailed Design projects.
• Prepare baseline schedules, manpower histograms, and progress curves.
• Develop and update schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Establish engineering work breakdown structures (WBS) aligned with project scope.

Progress Monitoring & Control

• Monitor engineering progress against baseline schedules.
• Collect progress inputs from discipline leads and update schedules periodically.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and S-curves.
• Identify schedule slippages, risks, and propose recovery and mitigation plans.

Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with Process, Piping, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electrical, Civil, and Safety disciplines.
• Support Project Managers and Engineering Managers with planning data and forecasts.
• Interface with clients, PMC, and internal stakeholders on planning matters.
• Participate in progress review meetings and schedule risk assessments.

Cost & Resource Planning (Support Role)

• Support preparation of man‑hour budgets and resource loading.
• Track engineering man‑hours versus budget.
• Assist in change management, scope growth tracking, and impact analysis.

Project Controls & Compliance

• Ensure schedules align with contract requirements and client procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation and version control of planning deliverables.
• Support audits, project reviews, and lessons‑learned exercises.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience in Oil & Gas engineering consultancy projects.
• Hands‑on expertise in Primavera P6 (mandatory).
• Solid understanding of FEED & Detailed Design engineering workflows.
• Ability to analyze schedules, forecast trends, and highlight risks early.
• Strong coordination, communication, and reporting skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience on Saudi Aramco / ADNOC / major Middle East Oil & Gas projects.
• Engineering consultancy or PMC background (preferred over construction‑only).
• Familiarity with engineering deliverable‑based progress measurement.
• Experience in brownfield and revamp projects is an advantage.
• Previous work experience in KSA preferred.

For additional information please contact Gelson Dsouza, email [e-mail].

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

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