Planning Engineer
Location: UAE
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Role Purpose
Develop, maintain, and implement planning and scheduling tools for project execution, with a strong focus on programming, data analysis, and reporting to support effective project management and decision-making.
Qualifications
- Graduate in any engineering discipline; Diploma in Computer Engineering advantageous
- Minimum 6 years' experience in programming, primarily using VB.Net
- Awareness of EPC oil & gas project requirements or operations
- Proficient in application coding using standard rules and practices
Key Skills
- Strong communication skills in English
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, formulas), PowerPoint, and Word
- Good typing speed and accuracy
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project planning and scheduling tools
- Implement programming solutions to automate reporting and data analysis
- Analyse project data to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making
- Collaborate with project teams to understand workflow requirements and provide coding solutions
- Prepare and maintain documentation for planning tools and reports
- Assist in training team members on the use of planning and scheduling tools