Planning Engineer

Are you a results-driven professional with a strong background in project planning? Are you looking to leverage your planning expertise in a challenging role?

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We are looking for a Planning Engineer to create and manage project schedules, coordinate planning activities, and keep stakeholders informed about project status and forecasts, with a focus on the offshore industry.

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Tasks & responsibilities:

• Coordinate project planning activities for complex projects and work scopes.
• Translate proposal schedules into detailed project schedules.
• Initiate and manage onshore scope planning, coordinating input from various disciplines, foreign offices, and subcontractors.
• Issue and review initial schedules internally for approval.
• Create high-profile reports, including project bar charts, histograms, S-curves, and Earned Value reports.
• Maintain project schedules, gather progress data, and update forecasts.
• Report project status to the project team, management, and clients regularly.
• Synchronise project timings and durations with seasonal schedule planners.
• Liaise with the Project Cost Controller to share project information.
• Develop project scenarios, offshore schedules, and mobilisation plans.
• Set up and track CAPEX and R&M schedules, including port-call and docking activities.
• Assist in maintaining the Daily Progress Report database system.
• Support the development of integrated resource planning systems and Earned Value management reports.

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
• At least 5 years of experience in project planning within an offshore/marine environment.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Understanding of project management structures, network planning, resource planning, and Earned Value management.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proven results-driven track record.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised with a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.