Lead Planning Engineer
About This Role
Lead Planning Engineer
Are you a strategic planner with a passion for delivering complex projects on time and on budget? We are looking for an experienced Lead Planning Engineer to take ownership of planning and scheduling across multiple high‑value projects in civil, marine, power, oil & gas, and plant sectors.
WHO WE ARE
Target Engineering brings 50+ years of experience in EPC and industrial infrastructure. With in-house fabrication, marine expertise, and multidisciplinary capability, we deliver projects with scale, confidence, and care.
WHY JOIN US
At Target Engineering, you’ll work on large-scale energy, marine, and civil infrastructure projects. Join a business with deep technical roots, where your voice is heard, your impact is visible, and your career is part of a legacy of excellence.
YOUR ROLE
As a Lead Planning Engineer, you will oversee end‑to‑end project planning and scheduling activities, lead a planning team, collaborate closely with project stakeholders, and provide accurate reporting to support informed decision‑making. This is a key leadership role within the project controls function.
- Lead the development and management of master project schedules across all phases (design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover).
- Manage baseline, critical path, and resource‑loaded schedules in EPC environments.
- Monitor progress and performance using Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and forecasting tools.
- Identify, analyse, and mitigate schedule and resource risks, including development of contingency plans.
- Provide clear, timely reporting on schedule performance, milestones, delays, and recovery actions.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure full compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company planning standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planning engineers to drive continuous improvement.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience of planning & scheduling experience, including minimum 3 years in a leadership/supervisory role.
Proven track record in EPC projects across oil & gas, civil, marine, power, or plant sectors.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
- Expertise: Strong knowledge of project controls, critical path analysis, resource management, and risk management. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
WHAT WE OFFER
- The chance to contribute to some of GCC’s Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects.
- A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Ready to be part of our team?
If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Join Target Engineering and Construction Co. LLC and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success.
Apply today and be part of something excellent!
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