Planning Engineer Sr.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare baseline project schedules in compliance with contract requirements, using Primavera P6.


• Review and integrate schedules related to engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.


• Monitor project progress and update weekly/monthly schedules based on actual execution.


• Prepare project planning deliverables including WBS, manpower histograms, S-curves, productivity reports, and resource loading plans.


• Track critical path and highlight schedule risks, delays, and mitigation plans to management.


• Conduct delay analysis, including EOT (Extension of Time) justification reports as per contractual guidelines.


• Coordinate planning activities with the project control team, subcontractors, and discipline leads.


• Interface with procurement for monitoring long lead items, vendor schedules, and material availability to avoid delays.


• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports as per ADNOC format and present updates to management and client.


• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and internal planning procedures.


• Support cost control and budget tracking teams by providing schedule-based forecasts and progress validation.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical relevant discipline).


• Minimum 8+ years experience as a Planning Engineer in EPC / Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Plant Construction projects.


• Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project.


• Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycle, resource planning, and construction methodologies.


• Experience with ADNOC, ARAMCO, PDO, or similar major industry clients is preferred.


• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills in English.