Project Planner/ Senior Project Planner

neste singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Neste, based in Tuas South Singapore, is seeking a seasoned Planning Manager to lead the schedule development and control for EPC, EPCM and major investment projects. You will coordinate with investment project delivery and portfolio management to ensure aligned, data-driven schedules.

You will implement global PC standards, drive maturity, and work closely with Major Investment Projects and discipline leads to deliver on time and within scope. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• >6 years experience in Project Controls / project planning.
• Experience managing planning for major capital projects.
• Experience with EPC/EPCM and capital delivery.
• Fluent English communication skills (multilingual a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead planning process for investment projects and communicate schedule status to PM and portfolio teams.
• Drive improvements in systems, processes, and technologies for Project Controls maturity.
• Coordinate planning development and adoption with Major Investment Projects and discipline leads.
• Implement global PC standards for cost, schedule, change management and data integrity.

Skills

Project Controls

Scheduling

Leadership

English communication

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management

Certifications (PMP, CCP) desirable

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

SAP

Aveva

PowerBI

Job description

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, which enable our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you to our team based in Tuas South Singapore. You will be part of the global project planning group and report to the Project Control line organisation. You will work closely with the colleagues in the investment project delivery, project execution teams and other functions to lead the schedule development and schedule control process for EPC, EPCM and major investment projects.

You will be responsible for construction contractor schedule management, master schedule management and schedule integrations. You will lead the implementation of new developments, tools, systems and improved way of working in your location. Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward.

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Lead and facilitate the planning process, compile basis of schedule of all type of investment projects, communicate the schedule status and provide the analysis to project management and portfolio management
• Proactively identify opportunities and lead initiatives to advance our Project Controls maturity through new systems, processes, and technologies.
• Drive Implementation: Manage and coordinate project planning development projects, ensuring successful implementation and adoption in close cooperation with Major Investment Projects, Investment Project Portfolios and discipline team leads, as well as the PC team members and Planning team line management.
• Lead the implementation of global PC standards and best practices (cost, schedule, change management) to ensure consistency and data integrity.
• Capability to work as a planning manager in our Major Investment Projects.
• Set up the project and portfolio schedule development and control, as well as progress reporting in all types of projects independently
• Calculate the project progress, execute forecasting, review the status with project management and update the schedule for future works

Our work combines accountability, cooperation, and the desire to develop and renew. Working safely at all times is essential to all of us.

Keys to success in this role / The best combination to succeed in this role

• Demonstrated experience (>6 years) within Project Controls disciplines (project planning). Proven competence in managing project planning processes for major capital projects.
• Strong focus on future oriented project delivery skills, developing new ways of working and driving project schedule should be in the core
• Ability to prepare project schedule of all levels for all phases of investment projects and able to identify bottle necks in the projects analyzing the schedule and advising the project team accordingly
• Excellent leadership, communication and inter-personal skills in English (mandatory), other languages are an advantage
• Working (Strong) knowledge of scheduling tools is mandatory for this position (i.e. Primavera, MS Project, etc.). Experience in other tools like SAP, Aveva, PowerBi, Safran are seen as an advantage
• Turnaround planning and scheduling experience within process industry is also seen as an advantage for this position
• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or similar. Relevant professional certifications (PMP, CCP, etc) are highly desirable.

• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset

Other strengths we value

• The ideal candidate possesses project controls experience from working in a capital projects portfolio
• Sound knowledge about international project business
• As the position will be based in the Singapore local language is considered as an advantage
• Having worked closely with EPC(M) and execution contractors on capital projects will be considered as an advantage

Depending on the location and the requirements of the position, the process may include a health examination (with a drug test) and/or a security clearance.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com