Senior Engineer – Planning

Job Overview

Petrofac is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer – Planning to join their team in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules, ensuring timely and efficient project execution within the energy industry.

Company Overview

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies. They design, build, manage and maintain oil, gas, refining, petrochemicals and renewable energy infrastructure, aiming to meet the world’s evolving energy needs. Petrofac’s core markets are in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the UK North Sea, with operations also in India, South East Asia, and the United States. The company has 8,200 employees across over 30 global offices and is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: PFC). To find out more, visit www.petrofac.com

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive project schedules and plans.
• Monitor project progress against baseline schedules and identify any deviations.
• Prepare detailed planning reports, forecasts, and progress analyses for management review.
• Coordinate with various engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction teams to integrate schedules.
• Implement and ensure adherence to planning best practices and company procedures.
• Identify potential schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project planning within the oil, gas, or energy sector.
• Proficiency in industry-standard planning software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural team environment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a global energy company.
• Exposure to diverse and impactful international energy infrastructure projects.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to continuous learning and development programs.
• A collaborative and supportive work culture.
• Contribution to enabling the world’s evolving energy needs.