Planning Engineer

Position: Planning Engineer
Location: [Abu Dhabi, UAE]
Industry: Oil & Gas / Civil / Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level
Salary: Competitive (Based on experience)
Start Date: [ Immediate / Within 1 Month]

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Planning Engineer with a strong background in ADNOC projects to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of project planning, scheduling, and monitoring within the oil and gas sector and must be fully familiar with ADNOC procedures and project lifecycle standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports, including S-curves and variance analyses.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment with the project timeline.
• Conduct delay analysis and provide mitigation strategies.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports in accordance with ADNOC standards.
• Assist in the preparation of project execution plans, baseline programs, and recovery schedules.
• Support tendering teams with time schedules and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC-specific project controls and planning guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Civil, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in planning and scheduling in the oil & gas sector, with at least 3 years on ADNOC projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC project control procedures.
• Familiar with project management tools and techniques (WBS, Critical Path, EVM, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• PMP or PSP certification is a plus.

Preferred Candidate:

• Currently based in the UAE or available for immediate mobilization.
• Prior experience with ADNOC Main Contractors or EPC companies.
• Able to work under pressure and in fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time