Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join our team, focusing on the planning and risk management aspects of large-scale oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience (minimum 15 years) in the oil and gas industry, with at least 5 years working on offshore projects. Experience with major EPC projects, Project Management Consultancy (PMC), and ADNOC projects is essential. This is an office-based role, where the Senior Planning Engineer will be responsible for driving the planning function and ensuring effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and scheduling activities for large-scale oil & gas projects, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules, ensuring that critical milestones are achieved and delays are identified early.
• Work closely with project teams to collect data, review progress, and forecast potential issues.
• Proactively manage and report project risks, identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide accurate and timely project status reports to stakeholders, including detailed analysis of schedule performance, critical path, and potential delays.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and other project teams to integrate various project functions into an efficient and comprehensive schedule.
• Support the project management team with performance data and provide recommendations to resolve scheduling conflicts or delays.
• Ensure compliance with project execution strategies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including project management teams, contractors, and clients, to track project progress.
• Contribute to the preparation of project proposals, bids, and contract reviews, particularly in the planning and scheduling areas.
• Lead or participate in planning workshops and risk assessment sessions.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in planning, scheduling, and risk management.