Site Planning Engineer

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Planning Engineer with a proven track record in developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules to ensure construction and engineering activities are completed on time. You will track progress, identify delays, analyze critical paths, and support project teams with planning and scheduling solutions to achieve project milestones efficiently for high-profile clients.

Job Objective
To develop, monitor, and control project schedules, ensuring that engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities are completed within approved timelines while identifying risks, mitigating delays, and supporting successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project progress and update schedules regularly.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and potential bottlenecks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform critical path analysis and track key project milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams to gather progress data.
• Prepare planning reports, progress dashboards, and schedule performance metrics.
• Support resource planning and productivity monitoring.
• Evaluate contractor schedules and monitor compliance with project timelines.
• Participate in progress review meetings and provide schedule-related recommendations.
• Assist in forecasting project completion dates and recovery plans when delays occur.

Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
At the company, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, with a focus on project management or scheduling.
• Proven 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling for oil & gas projects.
• Proficient in project management software and tools, namely Primavera P6.
• Significant, demonstrable experience of the application of project planning techniques including earned value, CPI, SPI, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address schedule-related challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities, with a track record of successfully managing and guiding a team of planning engineers.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to project planning and scheduling in the oil & gas sector.
• Certification in project management or scheduling (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP) is a plus.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we reward at the right level in line with the market.
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover.
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit.
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase company shares and receive a match from the company.
• Long Service Award: The company values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication, and many years of service of our employees at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field.