Principal Planner

Aibel AS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company in oil and gas is looking for a Principal Planner in Singapore. The role requires extensive experience in project scheduling and management within medium to large-scale Oil & Gas or Wind Energy sectors, with a minimum of 15 years experience, including 5 years in a lead role. Responsibilities include developing project schedules and supporting project management efforts. Applicants must have a relevant engineering degree and strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills. The application deadline is 31st August 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant project experience in Oil & Gas or Wind Energy sectors.
• 5 years in a Lead or Principal Planner role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules.
• Direct the development and implementation of the project execution plan.
• Support Project Manager and other project team with reports.

Skills

Primavera

Microsoft Suite

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Principal Planner

Aibel is a leading service company within the oil, gas and offshore wind industries. We provide our customers with optimal and innovative solutions within engineering, construction, modifications and maintenance throughout a project’s entire life cycle. Aibel's 4000 skilled employees are located close to our customers at the company’s offices in Norway and South East Asia. In addition, we operate two modern yards in Haugesund and in Thailand, with complete prefabrication and construction capabilities.
Job responsibilities:
The job holder will be assigned the position as Principal Planner and may have, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, monitor progress, and provide reports and analysis to support project management.
• Directs the development and implementation of the project execution plan within the overall project schedule.
• In charge of schedule management, including setting up level 4 critical path schedule and periodic schedule update.
• Identify trends, analyse critical path, and evaluate consequences to the schedule.
• Prepare ‘S’ curves, manpower histograms, rundown curves, and other planning deliverables as required in accordance with project requirements.
• In case of delays, prepare recovery plan in agreement with the project team
• Support Project Manager, Project Planning Manager and other project team with reports for analysis and decision-making.
• Manages and mentors Senior Planner/Planner ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
• Ensure adherence to the internal procedures and policies and drive implementation of new initiatives leading to fully integrated planning
• Assist the tender team with planning inputs as required
• Any other ad hoc planning activities to support the projects / tenders

Work experience requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of relevant project experience in medium to large-scale Oil & Gas (including FPSO) or Wind Energy sectors, with 5 years in a Lead or Principal Planner role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent.

Other skills:

• Extensive experience with Primavera, Microsoft Suite and ability to adapt quickly to new IT Tools
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience in managing a planning team in a large-scale project
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills to assess project performance and identify potential issues.
• Effective problem-solving, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with people across various cultures
• Ability to travel at short notice / perform overtime work as required

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other information:
Work location: Singapore
Application deadline: 31st August 2025

Department:

Location: Singapore

Application deadline: 31 Aug 2025