Planning engineer

Role Definition

Report to Project general Manager/Project manager, the planning engineer  is responsible for leading and coordinating all project support services — including cost control, planning & scheduling, document control, procurement support, logistics, and administrative services — to ensure smooth project execution. This role acts as the bridge between the technical project team and the corporate support functions, ensuring contractual and operational requirements are met in a timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Support & Coordination

• Manage all project service functions (planning, document control, logistics, and procurement support) for subsea piping scheme within offshore scope and hookup with the off/pn shore facilities.

• Coordinate project service teams during EPC/EPCIC phases (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Commissioning).

• Develop and maintain the Project Services Execution Plan in line with company and client requirements.

2. Cost & Budget Management

• Oversee project cost control and forecasting activities.

• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and identify cost variances.

• Ensure timely preparation of cost reports and financial updates to the Project Manager.

3. Planning & Scheduling

• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of detailed project schedules (engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning).

• Integrate subcontractor schedules into the master project schedule.

• Monitor progress and highlight deviations or risks to timely completion.

4. Procurement & Contracts Support

• Work closely with the procurement team to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services.

• Support contract administration, including review of commercial terms, tracking variations, and monitoring contractor performance.

• Ensure vendor documentation and records are maintained as per quality and contractual requirements.

5. Logistics & Offshore Coordination

• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of personnel, materials, and equipment to offshore and onshore sites.

• Oversee marine logistics, customs clearance, and transportation arrangements.

6. Document Control & Reporting

• Oversee project document control systems ensuring proper document flow between client, contractors, and internal teams.

• Ensure compliance with contractual submittal requirements.

• Prepare and issue weekly/monthly project service reports to management and clients.

7. HSE & Compliance

• Ensure all project services activities comply with company HSE standards, client requirements, and local regulations.

• Promote a safety-first culture within the project services team.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and Projects Microsoft

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

• Effective communication and client interface skills.

• Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced project environments.

Project Phases responsibility distribution

Planning: Develop Subsea piping scheme within the overall program Master Schedule and Capital cost Ledger sections related, Plan offshore logistics, crew rotation,and material shipments.

Execution: supervise document control, and procurement support team, Coordinate offshore service delivery vessel scheduling and simultaneous operations [SIMOPS]requirements

Monitoring: Track cost and schedule performance, manage reporting, Monitor Offshore execution against plan

Compliance: Ensure adherence to project procedures and contractual deliverables, ensure offshore compliance with Employer & regulatory requirements