Planning Engineer

Planning Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to support project planning, scheduling, and progress control for construction and oil & gas projects. The ideal candidate must have at least 7 years of relevant experience, strong background in construction/EPC project planning, and hands-on ADNOC project experience with full understanding of ADNOC reporting and project control requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project.
• Prepare baseline schedules, manpower histograms, progress S-curves, and project planning deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and identify delays, risks, and resource constraints.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC procedures, guidelines, and reporting formats.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and ADNOC client review.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractor teams to gather progress data.
• Analyze schedule deviations and propose corrective/mitigation actions to maintain project timelines.
• Support project cost control and resource planning activities.
• Assist in preparing recovery schedules, extension of time (EoT) documentation, and claim reports.
• Update and maintain project dashboards and planning documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and present schedule updates and progress status.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of planning experience in the construction/EPC/oil & gas sector.
• Mandatory ADNOC project experience, with full understanding of ADNOC planning and reporting systems.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (must) and MS Project.
• Strong knowledge of project planning techniques, WBS development, and progress measurement systems.
• Understanding of construction processes, engineering workflows, and project lifecycle.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote