Planning Engineer

Now Hiring: Planning Engineer | Oil & Gas Industry

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Minimum 8 years

Industry: Oil & Gas / Construction

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in planning, scheduling, and monitoring projects to ensure timely and successful execution. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to drive project efficiency, manage resources, and support decision-making with accurate data and insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules and sequences of activities.
• Perform Critical Path Analysis and identify potential schedule risks.
• Prepare and evaluate Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Plan and optimize resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure smooth coordination between planning and execution phases.
• Track project performance and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of proven experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project .
• Strong understanding of project management principles and construction processes.
• Prior experience in the Oil & Gas industry is essential .

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and results-driven mindset.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on impactful Oil & Gas projects.
• Collaborative work environment with industry experts.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their CVs to engineering@nigm.ae with the subject line “Planning Engineer Application.”