Planning Engineer
Location: Doha, Qatar
Overview
An engineering organisation is seeking a Planning Engineer to support Oil and Gas projects. The position is a residential role based in Doha, Qatar, offered on a six month initial contract with the possibility of extension. The role involves detailed project planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and coordination across engineering, procurement, and construction activities. It is suited for candidates with experience in consultancy or EPC environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project schedules covering engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
- Coordinate with project and discipline teams to collect planning inputs and ensure regular schedule updates.
- Monitor progress, analyse schedule variances, and identify risks or potential delays.
- Prepare planning reports, forecasts, and performance updates.
- Track key milestones and critical paths to support management decision making.
- Align planning activities with cost control and project reporting requirements.
- Support project reviews and contribute to planning process improvements.
- Assist in standardising planning procedures and tools.
- Participate in coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
- 5 to 9 years of planning experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
- Experience in consultancy or EPC environments is preferred.
- Strong understanding of scheduling principles and progress measurement.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.