Planning Engineer

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy Middle East LLC Doha, Qatar for a Planning Engineer.

The Planning Engineer supports the Senior Planning Engineer in planning, monitoring, and controlling project schedule, and progress performance across major projects. The role assists in preparing and analyzing project schedules and progress reports, enabling accurate tracking of project performance and supporting informed decision‑making.

• Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Ensure the EPCC Contractor develops and maintains comprehensive project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases, fully compliant with contract requirements.
  • Lead the development and approval of baseline schedules, including resource loading and logic networks.
  • Oversee the Contractor’s critical path analysis, float management, and schedule optimization to ensure timely achievement of project milestones.
  • Coordinate with discipline leads and contractors to align detailed schedules with the overall project master schedule.
  • Monitor actual progress against baseline and forecast schedules, promptly identifying variances, delays, and recommending effective recovery or acceleration plans.
  • Implement and manage planning tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project, ensuring consistent application and reporting standards across all stakeholders.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting
  • Track and report physical progress, earned value, and schedule performance metrics.
  • Validate and review monthly progress reports and updates submitted by contractors.
  • Prepare and present weekly/monthly progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior management and stakeholders.
  • Support the preparation of Steering Committee presentations, highlighting key risks, achievements, and deviations from plan.
  • Maintain accurate, centralized, and auditable records of planning data, progress curves, and performance trends.
• Resource Planning
  • Ensure the EPCC Contractor develops resource histograms, manpower plans, and productivity tracking systems.
  • Review and validate resource allocations and productivity assumptions in the schedule.
  • Assist in forecasting the impacts of schedule changes, delays, and acceleration measures.
  • Ensure all planning deliverables comply with EPCC contract requirements and project procedures.
  • Interface with Document Control to ensure timely availability and traceability of planning‑related documents.

Ideally, you should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, complemented by a relevant professional certification.

Minimum 10 years of experience in planning, with proven expertise in coordinating integrated activities for onshore field equipment within fertilizer or petrochemical plants. At least 3–5 years of experience working on major projects.

Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, along with strong computer literacy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential.

We offer a long‑term contract with an attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation, and expat standard accommodation.

Fit to work. Minimum level of experience: 6 years or more.

English (C‑Professional working proficiency).

SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities.