Job Description

Project Planning Engineer - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
ADNOC Group is seeking a Project Planning Engineer to lead the planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control of major civil projects. The role involves reviewing contractor and consultant project plans, evaluating progress reports, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions to ensure projects are delivered within scope, cost, and schedule while adhering to ADNOC's standards.
Job Details
Location: UAE
Location: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Gas
Function: Engineering
Salary: 20000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems for project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and reporting.
• Review execution strategies, schedules, and implementation plans for new projects.
• Ensure contracts include provisions for accurate planning and reporting requirements.
• Finalize planning formats and participate in bid evaluations for new projects.
• Verify contractors' planning documents including master schedules, S-curves, and bar charts.
• Review and approve updated schedules and progress reports to reflect actual site performance.
• Identify critical and sub-critical activities and assess their impact on overall project completion.
• Review contractors' claims, change requests, and contract time impacts.
• Analyze work forecasts and recommend corrective actions for delays or inefficiencies.
• Prepare and review executive reports on project progress and close-out documentation.
• Attend and contribute to weekly and monthly project review meetings.
• Monitor resource allocation and contractor performance, suggesting improvements.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in planning and scheduling large civil or building projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera, MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, progress measurement, and time impact analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Skills Set

• Project planning and scheduling (Primavera, MS Project).
• Civil project execution and control.
• Progress reporting and claims evaluation.
• Risk identification and corrective action planning.
• Stakeholder communication and contractor management.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to manage large-scale civil projects with a leading global energy company.
• Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth within ADNOC Group.
• Exposure to complex projects in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
• Collaborative and safety-focused work culture.

About the Company
ADNOC Group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is one of the world's largest energy producers with operations across the hydrocarbon value chain. ADNOC is recognized for its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and innovation. The company provides engineers and project professionals with opportunities to deliver world-class infrastructure projects while advancing their careers within a globally respected organization.
Job Title Project Planning Engineer - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project Planning Engineer - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
ADNOC Group is seeking a Project Planning Engineer to lead the planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control of major civil projects. The role involves reviewing contractor and consultant project plans, evaluating progress reports, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions to ensure projects are delivered within scope, cost, and schedule while adhering to ADNOC's standards.
Job Details
Location: UAE
Location: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Gas
Function: Engineering
Salary: 20000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems for project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and reporting.
• Review execution strategies, schedules, and implementation plans for new projects.
• Ensure contracts include provisions for accurate planning and reporting requirements.
• Finalize planning formats and participate in bid evaluations for new projects.
• Verify contractors' planning documents including master schedules, S-curves, and bar charts.
• Review and approve updated schedules and progress reports to reflect actual site performance.
• Identify critical and sub-critical activities and assess their impact on overall project completion.
• Review contractors' claims, change requests, and contract time impacts.
• Analyze work forecasts and recommend corrective actions for delays or inefficiencies.
• Prepare and review executive reports on project progress and close-out documentation.
• Attend and contribute to weekly and monthly project review meetings.
• Monitor resource allocation and contractor performance, suggesting improvements.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in planning and scheduling large civil or building projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera, MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, progress measurement, and time impact analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Skills Set

• Project planning and scheduling (Primavera, MS Project).
• Civil project execution and control.
• Progress reporting and claims evaluation.
• Risk identification and corrective action planning.
• Stakeholder communication and contractor management.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to manage large-scale civil projects with a leading global energy company.
• Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth within ADNOC Group.
• Exposure to complex projects in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
• Collaborative and safety-focused work culture.

About the Company
ADNOC Group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is one of the world's largest energy producers with operations across the hydrocarbon value chain. ADNOC is recognized for its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and innovation. The company provides engineers and project professionals with opportunities to deliver world-class infrastructure projects while advancing their careers within a globally respected organization.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 20000.00
Salary to 28000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location

Skills Required