Lead Planning Engineer
Job Details
Job Title:
Lead Planning Engineer
Department:
Engineering
Location:
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
TBD
Job Description of Lead Planning Engineer
✅ We are looking for an experienced Lead Planning Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi. You will own the planning and scheduling of large-scale EPC oil and gas projects. Your work will keep complex, multi-discipline projects on track and give project teams and clients a clear view of progress.
✅ This is a high-impact role for a seasoned planning professional with a strong ADNOC project background. Candidates must be currently available in the UAE, and immediate joiners will be given high priority.
Key Responsibilities of Lead Planning Engineer
✅ Lead the development, management and maintenance of project schedules for EPC oil and gas projects using Primavera P6.
✅ Plan and coordinate engineering, procurement and construction activities to meet project milestones.
✅ Monitor progress against baseline, identify delays and risks, and recommend recovery actions.
✅ Prepare and issue accurate progress, performance and look-ahead reports for management and clients.
✅ Operate and maintain project control systems to support reliable tracking and forecasting.
✅ Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors and stakeholders so planning is aligned across disciplines.
✅ Ensure all planning and reporting activities comply with ADNOC standards, procedures and requirements.
✅ Guide and support planning team members and promote best practices in project controls.
Qualification Required for Lead Planning Engineer
✅ Education
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
✅ Experience
✅ Minimum 15+ years of total experience in the Oil & Gas industry
✅ Strong experience handling EPC Oil & Gas projects
✅ Proven experience on major ADNOC and other leading Oil & Gas company projects
✅ Strong background in project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring and reporting
✅ Skills & Knowledge
✅ Excellent knowledge of Primavera P6 and project control systems
✅ Familiarity with EPC project execution, construction planning and project coordination
✅ Strong understanding of ADNOC standards, procedures and compliance requirements
✅ Advantageous
✅ Relevant professional certifications and ADNOC approval will be highly considered