Senior Project Planner

We are looking for a  Planning Engineer  to join complex  EPC and Oil & Gas projects .
Reporting to the  Project Service Manager , the resource will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules to ensure the timely execution of all project phases — from  engineering to procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and handover .
The role will support the Project Manager and Project Service Manager by providing  schedule forecasts, progress analysis, and delay mitigation strategies , enabling proactive and efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities  1. Schedule Development & Baseline Preparation   Develop and maintain the  Project Master Schedule  in line with the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
Define the  Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)  and activity coding in coordination with all project disciplines.
Identify  critical path activities and key milestones .
Ensure alignment between schedule,  cost control, procurement, and engineering deliverables .
2. Progress Monitoring & Control   Monitor  actual progress vs. baseline schedule .
Update schedules regularly (weekly/monthly) with real progress data.
Identify deviations and propose  recovery and mitigation plans .
Maintain  S-curves and manpower histograms .
3. Coordination with Project Teams   Interface with  engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and offshore teams  to collect progress data.
Integrate  subcontractor schedules  into the overall project plan.
Ensure alignment between  onshore and offshore execution schedules , especially for critical interfaces.
4. Reporting & Analysis   Prepare  weekly and monthly progress reports  for management and clients.
Perform and present  Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis .
Highlight risks, delays, and recommend corrective actions.
5. Delay & Change Management   Perform  schedule impact analysis  for changes and variations.
Support claims with  Time Impact Analysis (TIA) .
Maintain documentation for  Extension of Time (EOT)  submissions.
Project Scope & Interfaces

Key activities:

Yard fabrication, module assembly, civil works, vendor delivery tracking, marine vessel mobilization, subsea installation, hook-up, commissioning campaigns.
Challenges:  Material delivery coordination, yard productivity, and management of multiple work fronts.
Interfaces:  Vendors, fabrication yards, construction sites, offshore teams, marine logistics and installation crews.
Strong  analytical and problem-solving skills .
Excellent  communication and coordination abilities .
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
High attention to detail in  planning and reporting activities .
Proactive mindset in identifying and mitigating  schedule risks .
Requirements   Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in  Engineering  from an accredited university.
Minimum  8 years of experience  as Planning Engineer in  Oil & Gas, EPC, or industrial projects .
Strong experience with  planning tools (Primavera P6 or equivalent) .
Solid understanding of  project lifecycle and scheduling methodologies .
Proven experience in  CPM scheduling, reporting, and delay analysis .
Fluent in  English (written and spoken)  with strong reporting skills.
The salary for this role ranges from  €40.000 to €70.000
The position is governed by the  National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for the Commerce and Tertiary Sector  applied by our company.
The final salary within the stated range will be determined based on the candidate's technical skills, relevant experience in the role, and the outcome of the selection process, using objective and neutral criteria.
In exceptional cases, where a candidate's profile significantly exceeds the requirements associated with the stated salary range, a review of the compensation may be considered, subject to internal approval.
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