PLANNING ENGINEER



We are looking for an experienced Planning Engineer to develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules for FEED and project execution activities within Oil & Gas and Marine Onshore projects. The role will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, progress tracking, forecasting, schedule analysis, critical-path monitoring, and reporting, ensuring accurate schedule management and timely project delivery. The position will work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and other multidisciplinary project teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules for FEED and project execution activities.
• Establish project baselines, milestones, activities, and schedule logic in line with project requirements.
• Monitor and track actual progress against approved project schedules and baselines.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify potential schedule delays and risks.
• Analyse schedule performance, trends, and variances and provide timely updates to the Project Controls Manager.
• Support forecasting and recovery planning for delayed or at-risk activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely project planning reports, progress updates, and schedule analyses.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and other project disciplines to obtain accurate progress information.
• Ensure proper integration of multidisciplinary activities within the overall project schedule.
• Maintain high standards of schedule quality, reporting accuracy, documentation, and compliance.
• Identify schedule-related issues and support the development of corrective and mitigation actions.
• Support the Project Controls team in meeting project reporting and performance requirements.
• Assist with project controls activities and amendments as directed by the Controls Manager.
• Perform other reasonable duties related to the role as assigned by management.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Planning / Project Scheduling.
• Experience with reputable EPC and/or PMC companies.
• Experience in Oil & Gas and Marine Onshore projects.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining detailed project schedules.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, forecasting, and schedule analysis.
• Experience monitoring project progress against approved baselines.
• Hands-on experience in critical path analysis, delay analysis, and recovery planning.
• Ability to analyse schedule performance, identify delays, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Strong coordination skills with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Project Management teams.
• Proficiency in recognised planning and scheduling software/tools is mandatory.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Relevant engineering or other applicable degree is preferred.
• Professional planning/scheduling certifications will be an added advantage.

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