Planning Engineer

Who Are We?

At Avanceon, we don't just do automation—we lead the charge. As a multinational player with a presence in Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, we've been providing cutting-edge control system integration, energy management, and automation solutions for over 24 years. Our clients include major blue-chip companies, and our work spans multiple industries. When it comes to tech, quality, and innovation, we don't cut corners—we set the standard.

Job Overview:

Role Overview The Planning Engineer will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and forecasting across engineering, procurement, and construction phases. The role also supports delay analysis, EOT submissions, and ensures accurate reporting, documentation, and contractual compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain baseline schedules (Primavera P6 / MS Project) including WBS, milestones, and critical path
• Monitor progress, update schedules, and perform variance analysis (SPI, delays, float)
• Develop, consolidate, and submit weekly/monthly progress reports (PPRs) to client and management
• Prepare project dashboards, S-curves, and look-ahead plans for internal and external stakeholders
• Track Planned vs Actual performance and highlight early warnings for delays
• Perform forecasting and completion projections, recommending recovery plans where required
• Integrate procurement, FAT, and delivery schedules into the master plan
• Maintain risk register and conduct Time Impact Analysis (TIA) for delay events
• Support preparation of EOT claims, delay notices, and contractual correspondence
• Maintain planning records, logs, and document version control in coordination with document control
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, site teams, and client/consultant for schedule alignment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial or equivalent)

•3 to 5 years of experience in EPC / construction / industrial projects •Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project

• Strong knowledge of planning, forecasting, and delay analysis
• Experience in progress reporting, S-curves, and dashboards
• Familiarity with EOT processes and contractual frameworks
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong reporting and documentation discipline

KPIs

• Schedule adherence and forecast accuracy
• Timely and accurate submission of progress reports (PPRs)
• Effectiveness in delay identification and mitigation
• Quality of EOT / claim support documentation

Preferred

• Experience in delay claims and EOT preparation
• Exposure to multi-site or fast-track projects
• Familiarity with document control systems