Planning Engineer

Overview

The Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules for multi-discipline construction projects, particularly in Oil & Gas environments. The role involves detailed planning, progress tracking, coordination with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely project execution in line with project milestones, cost, and quality objectives.

• Prepare and maintain project schedules using Primavera/MS Project.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), resource plans, and baseline schedules.
• Monitor project progress and update weekly/monthly planning reports.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams for schedule alignment.
• Conduct delay analysis and prepare mitigation and recovery plans.
• Track civil construction activities including structural, foundation, and infrastructure works.
• Review project drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications for planning inputs.
• Generate MIS reports, dashboards, and progress curves.
• Ensure compliance with project timelines, contractual milestones, and client requirements.
• Support project control, risk assessment, and forecasting activities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related engineering field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a similar planning role in multi-discipline projects.
• Total 8–10 years of overall experience.
• GCC experience in Oil & Gas industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project planning tools (Primavera P6/MS Project).
• Experience in EPC, Oil & Gas, or large infrastructure projects.
• Less than 40 years (as per project requirement).