Senior / Lead Engineer - Planning

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of large-scale projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Organized into business lines—Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions—we are united as “One Company.”

Guided by our purpose, Engineering for a Sustainable Future, we are committed to driving the energy transition towards Net Zero, through cutting-edge digital technologies, innovative processes, and environmentally sustainable solutions. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, Saipem operates in more than 50 countries with a workforce of 30,000 people representing over 130 nationalities.

As a Senior / Lead Engineer - Planning, you will respond to the Project Controls Manager and be part of the COMP2 – Planning Team within the Project Controls Department.

How can you support us? Here are your responsibilities:

• Create, update, and maintain detailed project schedules for offshore O&G projects involving process platforms
• Monitor progress, identify deviations from baseline schedules, and propose/implement corrective actions
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning teams to ensure alignment with project milestones
• Perform schedule risk analysis and maintain risk registers
• Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports
• Support contract change management, claims preparation, and delay analysis
• Participate in project close-out, lessons learned, and feedback to relevant departments
• Supervise and guide a team of Senior Planning Engineers and Planning Engineers
  
  

Education

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline.
  
  

Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in offshore Oil & Gas projects, specifically process platforms Proven experience supervising and leading planning teams
  
  

Languages

• English (required); additional languages are an asset.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, PRISM, and Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of project planning standards, WBS development, cost control principles, and progress measurement systems
• Experience in schedule risk management, documentation control, and contract change/claim processes
• Ability to analyze project performance and generate actionable insights
• Strong soft skills: team management, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination
  
  

What We Offer

• Permanent Contract – Project-Based Position
• Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package
• One Saipem Way soft skills model: fostering career growth, innovation, collaboration, and continuous development
  
  

Location: Doha Office

Additional Information

Your Growth Matters – Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply and explore future opportunities through our spontaneous application form.

Diversity & Inclusion – At Saipem, innovation thrives on diversity. We embrace mutual respect, collaboration, and inclusion, believing that our differences drive progress.

Safety & Sustainability – Operating in challenging environments, our top priority is the safety of people and the protection of ecosystems.

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