Senior Planning Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead project planning and scheduling for EPC oil and gas projects, with a focus on storage tanks. The role will involve developing and controlling project schedules in Primavera, tracking progress, and reporting to project management and the client.

Planning & Scheduling

  • Develop and maintain the project baseline and updated schedules in Primavera.
  • Build detailed work breakdown structures and resource-loaded schedules for storage tank projects.
  • Review contractor and subcontractor schedules and confirm alignment with the master schedule.
  • Maintain schedule integrity by managing logic, constraints, and revisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Progress Tracking & Delay Management

  • Track progress against the baseline and measure physical progress across engineering, procurement, and construction.
  • Analyze delays and identify their root causes and critical path impact.
  • Prepare recovery plans and recommend corrective actions to bring the schedule back on track.
  • Prepare delay analysis and time impact assessments.

Reporting

  • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and the client.
  • Present schedule status, key milestones, risks, and forecasts to project management.
  • Maintain planning records, schedule updates, and supporting documentation.

Coordination & Collaboration

  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to gather accurate progress data.
  • Support project managers in planning meetings and in resolving schedule-related issues with stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of planning experience in EPC projects.
  • Strong command of Primavera P6.
  • Experience in oil and gas and storage tank projects.
  • Previous ADNOC project experience (mandatory).
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent).

Senior Planning Engineer

Oil and Gas

Abu Dhabi

Experience: 5-7 years

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